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#1 #1 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Cornell University grants 457 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,455 Median Starting Salary $53,109
#2 #2 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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $50,477
#3 #3 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $53,173
#4 #4 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $55,681
#5 #5 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, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,290–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,297 Median Starting Salary $52,631
#6 #6 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $57,061
#7 #7 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $21,808 Median Starting Salary $53,126
#8 #8 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 825 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 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,315 Median Starting Salary $49,151
#9 #9 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 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,888 Median Starting Salary $54,491
#10 #10 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD At the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $14,595 Median Starting Salary $53,903
#11 #11 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Each year, Alabama A & M University grants about 84 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 810–1,030 Est. Net Price * $14,064 Median Starting Salary $51,995
#12 #12 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,029 Median Starting Salary $56,249
#13 #13 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $55,615
#14 #14 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $52,297
#15 #15 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 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Est. Net Price * $15,833 Median Starting Salary $52,713
#16 #16 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#17 #17 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $53,834
#18 #18 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $54,740
#19 #19 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $56,019
#20 #20 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $17,354 Median Starting Salary $56,594
#21 #21 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $49,094
#22 #22 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, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $27,450 Median Starting Salary $53,374
#23 #23 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $52,745
#24 #24 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, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,155 Median Starting Salary $52,885
#25 #25 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $57,321
#26 #26 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $55,456
#27 #27 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $55,996
#28 #28 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, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,291 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#29 #29 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 107 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $25,001 Median Starting Salary $47,336
#30 #30 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Est. Net Price * $48,037 Median Starting Salary $57,338
#31 #31 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 Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Interior Architecture. In fact, Mount Mary University awards 12 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,409 Median Starting Salary $53,286
#32 #32 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awards around 119 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,574 Median Starting Salary $57,261
#33 #33 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 533 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,570 Est. Net Price * $30,730 Median Starting Salary $50,944
#34 #34 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#35 #35 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $17,716 Median Starting Salary $61,417
#36 #36 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 Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $51,425
#37 #37 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $42,342 Median Starting Salary $51,601
#38 #38 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 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,773 Median Starting Salary $53,214
#39 #39 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $52,128
#40 #40 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,233 Median Starting Salary $57,851
#41 #41 Best College for Food Science in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 391 degrees to students majoring in Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Est. Net Price * $15,825 Median Starting Salary $52,611
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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 Post masters certificate. Right now, 1,593 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 Illinois 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.

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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 Scientists and Technologists.

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

445

Female Students

326 (73%)

Male Students

119 (26%)

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Food Science

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

8%

49

1,480–1,560

$26,455

$53,109

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

65%

4

1,280–1,480

$19,052

$50,477

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

51%

15

1,340–1,450

$19,575

$53,173

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

58%

9

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$55,681

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

44%

36

1,290–1,510

$14,297

$52,631

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

77%

4

1,150–1,340

$20,006

$57,061

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

74%

13

1,180–1,340

$21,808

$53,126

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

42%

9

1,180–1,420

$17,315

$49,151

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

30%

7

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$54,491

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

91%

5

850–1,010

$14,595

$53,903

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

66%

7

810–1,030

$14,064

$51,995

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

77%

15

1,110–1,320

$18,029

$56,249

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

50%

4

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$55,615

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