Food Science Degree

The food science program at Alabama A&M University prepares students for careers in new product development, food business management, ingredient technology, food safety, food analysis, process development, technical consulting, and more. The program focuses on application of biological, chemical, and physical principals of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption. Program courses include: human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, and human health and safety. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer food science degrees.

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Alabama A&M University (AAMU)

4900 Meridian Street, Normal, AL

Alabama A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Normal, AL. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Alabama. Around five thousand students enroll at A&M annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Alabama A&M University. A score between 1100 - 1340 on the SAT, or 16 - 19 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 50% of which only 24% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at aamu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,500 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 for the year. Some students at Alabama A&M University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for A&M is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about Alabama A&M University may check out their website at http://www.aamu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Food Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AAMU has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Food Scientists and Technologists

Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).