by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Cornell. This makes it the #5 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $64,062. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of food science tech master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 222 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| General Agriculture | 98 |
| Animal Science | 84 |
| Plant Sciences | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.