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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from NC State. This makes it the #11 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #8 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 NC State is $50,631. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from NC State in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 food science tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 276 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 154 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 90 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
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