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This program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Curriculum subjects include: applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology.

Top Schools For Food Science Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
Kansas State University

Largest:
Ohio State University

Smallest:
University of Puerto Rico - Utuado

Most Expensive:
Stanford University

Least Expensive:
Grayson County College

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Stanford University

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Illinois

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Stanford University

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Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		 $23,744 33,628 245 Bachelor's (222), Master's (19),
Doctoral (4)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		 $26,670 31,473 129 Bachelor's (105), Master's (20),
Doctoral (4)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		 $32,027 24,420 72 Bachelor's (62), Master's (7),
Doctoral (3)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS		 $17,577 18,774 56 Bachelor's (20), Master's (35),
Doctoral (1)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		 $25,118 32,499 54 Bachelor's (35), Master's (6),
Doctoral (13)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		 $27,343 36,489 51 Bachelor's (28), Master's (22),
Doctoral (1)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC		 $17,960 25,398 44 Bachelor's (21), Master's (16),
Doctoral (7)
University of Maine
Orono, ME		 $24,776 9,575 44 Bachelor's (34), Master's (10),
Doctoral (0)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		 $22,251 41,349 39 Bachelor's (16), Master's (14),
Doctoral (9)
Penn State
University Park, PA		 $25,946 37,988 37 Bachelor's (22), Master's (8),
Doctoral (7)
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Food Science Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 4 0%
Associate 24 2%
Bachelor's 878 67%
Master's 263 20%
Doctoral 138 11%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 443 34%
Female 864 66%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 152 14%
Black or African American 84 8%
Hispanic or Latino 66 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 3 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 738 68%
Other/Unknown 36 3%
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Food Science Internships

Job Title:Food Science Intern (184)
Description:Food Science Intern (184) * * * * Requisition Number 184 - Posted 01/05/2012 Job Description Print Preview ApplySave Job ... Application of food science and/or food chemistry * This position will need to have a good working knowledge of the usag...
Company:Hershey Company
Location:Hershey, PA
Posted:1/20/2012
Source:The Hershey Company
Job Title:Food Science Intern
Description:Food Science Intern ID: 2982 City: Lakeville State/Territory: MN # of openings: 1 Description JOB FUNCTION The purpose o ... in Food Science. Must have been accepted to Master's Food Science program. Skills: Demonstrated problem-solving...
Company:Malt-O-Meal
Location:Lakeville, MN
Posted:9/10/2011
Source:Malt-O-Meal
Job Title:2012 FOOD SCIENCE SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Description:new Juicefulsr Juice-Filled Snacks and many more.The Food Science Summer Internship will provide valuable ... paid internship.Must be at least a sophmore currently enrolled in an accredited university and majoring in Food...
Company:Pim Brands
Location:Somerset, NJ
Posted:2/8/2012
Source:NewJerseyHelpWanted.com

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