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Overview for Food Science

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.

Careers for Food Science Majors

A major in Food Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Food Science

Top 1 Maine Colleges with the highest percentage of Food Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Maine
Orono, ME
 28
(1.7%)
Less Selective$22,510 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.