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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #14 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #5 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 UMass Amherst is $59,547. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 20 food science tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 food science tech majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 82 |
| Agricultural Production | 61 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
| Plant Sciences | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.