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#1 #1 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,197
#2 #2 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $52,631
#3 #3 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 267 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,249
#4 #4 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 747 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,491
#5 #5 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $49,151
#6 #6 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 98 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,261
#7 #7 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,321
#8 #8 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. In fact, Cornell University grants 467 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $53,109
#9 #9 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,374
#10 #10 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 377 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,822
#11 #11 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,713
#12 #12 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#13 #13 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 541 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $57,090
#14 #14 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,475
#15 #15 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,416
#16 #16 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $55,615
#17 #17 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,245
#18 #18 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 893 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,173
#19 #19 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,740
#20 #20 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,540
#21 #21 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,456
#22 #22 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,996
#23 #23 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,796
#24 #24 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,594
#25 #25 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#26 #26 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Each year, Alabama A & M University grants about 83 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 810–1,020 Median Starting Salary $51,995
#27 #27 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI At the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the three most popular college majors students study are Animal Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,129
#28 #28 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 525 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,681
#29 #29 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,477
#30 #30 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,061
#31 #31 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA Each year, the University of Holy Cross awards around 28 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,771
#32 #32 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $51,425
#33 #33 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#34 #34 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,297
#35 #35 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,348
#36 #36 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,417
#37 #37 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,834
#38 #38 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,096
#39 #39 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI At Mount Mary University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $53,286
#40 #40 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#41 #41 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Framingham State University Framingham, MA Every year, Framingham State University awards around 57 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,927
#42 #42 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 115 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,440 Median Starting Salary $47,336
#43 #43 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,674
#44 #44 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,474
#45 #45 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,214
#46 #46 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Animal Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,851
#47 #47 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,885
#48 #48 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,175
#49 #49 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 178 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,189
#50 #50 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 304 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#51 #51 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, only two majors are offered: Surveying Technology/Surveying, and Food Science....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
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About Food Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology.

Students who are passionate about Food Science can study up to a Masters degree. Right now, 1,549 students earn a some level of degree in Food Science around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Food Science in California compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Food Science is $46,700.

Popularity of Food Science Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Food Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Food Science majors is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Food Science can prepare you for is Food Science Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Food Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Food Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

933

Female Students

633 (67%)

Male Students

300 (32%)

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#1 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

38%

83

1,270–1,420

$55,197

#2 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

42%

74

1,330–1,520

$52,631

#3 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

87%

50

1,110–1,320

$56,249

#4 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

31%

42

1,230–1,420

$54,491

#5 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

42%

42

1,180–1,420

$49,151

#6 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

88%

23

1,040–1,280

$57,261

#7 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

82%

28

1,050–1,280

$57,321

#8 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

9%

20

1,490–1,570

$53,109

#9 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

61%

34

1,250–1,430

$53,374

#10 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

78%

30

1,090–1,350

$50,822

#11 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

45%

25

1,410–1,540

$52,713

#12 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

24%

23

1,330–1,480

$49,094

#13 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

55%

23

1,290–1,450

$57,090

#14 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

85%

9

1,010–1,210

$53,475

#15 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

75%

30

1,010–1,260

$49,416

#16 Best College for Food Science in the U.S.

50%

23

1,220–1,490