Food Science at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in University Park, PA
Agriculture & Natural Resources Master's
CIP 01.1001
Total Graduates
8
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
38%
3 of 8
Female Graduates
63%
5 of 8
Annual Tuition
$19,672
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Food Science
Program Popularity
#16
of 40 colleges nationally
60%
Produces more graduates than 60% of colleges offering this program
407
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Food Science.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 01.1001
Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 8 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 38% male, 63% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Food scientists and technologists
Primary Occupation$85,310
Median Annual Salary
$49,580 $141,860
10th percentile 90th percentile
14,370 employed nationally +6.5% projected growth
Related Occupations
Food science technicians +4.8%
$49,430 Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary +4.1%
$86,350 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Location University Park, PA
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $19,672
Out-of-State Tuition $39,626
Average Net Price $27,450
Program Information
CIP Code: 01.1001
CIP Family: 01
IPEDS ID:
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