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, and more. In addition, we cover how Penn State University Park ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The food science tech major at Penn State University Park is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Food Science Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State University Park was $1,651 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $820 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State University Park tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in food science tech from Penn State University Park in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Penn State University Park are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
The food science tech program at Penn State University Park awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 105 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 71 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 60 |
| Plant Sciences | 57 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.