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 Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Oregon State. This makes it the #10 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,923 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 food science tech majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of food science tech master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 77 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 77 |
| General Agriculture | 68 |
| Animal Science | 66 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.