by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The food science tech major at Appalachian State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Food Science Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,743 a year. This is less than $51,888, which is the national median of all food science tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 food science tech majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State food science tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Appalachian State University.
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