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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for food science tech. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 32 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Michigan State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $59,342. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $63,035 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,960 for all food science tech majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in food science tech from Michigan State. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan 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 Michigan State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's food science tech program at Michigan State make a median salary of $92,232. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all food science tech graduates with a master's is $85,889.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 food science tech majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 140 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 64 |
| Soil Sciences | 36 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.