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Majors / Food Science |
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Description |
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A 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. Includes instruction in 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. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
(Rank
and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#618 |
10 |
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Associate's: |
#508 |
19 |
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Bachelor's: |
#210 |
878 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
N/A |
0 |
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Master's: |
#236 |
299 |
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Doctorate: |
#107 |
67 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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In the last 20 years, the number of students enrolled in college who are at least 35 years old has doubled. |
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