by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMCP. This makes it the #40 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,341 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 45 food science tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from UMCP in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 75 |
| General Agriculture | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 26 |
| Plant Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.