by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Clemson ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Clemson. This makes it the #24 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,600 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the food science tech program at Clemson is $558 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clemson was $1,695 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its food science tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in food science tech from Clemson. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 107 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 63 |
| Plant Sciences | 42 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.