Food Technology and Processing

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.

Numbers at a glance

821st
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
4
Colleges offer it
18
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
7
Women
11

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
California State University-Los Angeles14
Minnesota State University-Mankato2
University of Idaho1
New Mexico State University-Main Campus1
Average public university graduating class: 5 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Food Technology and Processing

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
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