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Food Science at Kansas State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how K -State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Food Science Degrees Available at K -State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Food Sciences

K -State Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	3
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	4
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	4
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	6
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	6
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	6
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	8
Best Food Science Schools	10
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	10
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	10
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	14
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	16
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	16
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	18
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	19
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	21
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	21
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	23

Popularity of Food Sciences at K -State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from K -State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Sciences Student Diversity at K -State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at Kansas State University.

K -State Food Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science from K -State in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	24
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

K -State Food Science Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in food sciences from K -State. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	3

Majors Similar to Food Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Food Technology & Processing	12
Food Science & Technology, Other	3

View All Food Science Related Majors >

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Kzollman under License

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