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, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UGA. This makes it the #6 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from UGA in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Food Science Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $82,065 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $85,889.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in food science tech from UGA. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 113 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 110 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 65 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.