Food Science at University of Maine in Orono, ME
Agriculture & Natural Resources Master's
CIP 01.1001
Total Graduates
18
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
17%
3 of 18
Female Graduates
83%
15 of 18
Annual Tuition & Fees
$12,606
In-state, incl. fees
Available Degrees for Food Science
Master's 18 grads DOCTORAL 1 grads
Program Popularity
#7
of 40 colleges nationally
82.5%
Produces more graduates than 82.5% 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 18 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 17% male, 83% 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 University of Maine
Location Orono, ME
Cost Information
In-State Tuition and Fees $12,606
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $35,346
Average Net Price $18,237
Program Information
CIP Code: 01.1001
CIP Family: 01
IPEDS ID:
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