Food Science

College of Agriculture
Students who major in food science learn about food processing,
chemistry, microbiology, and economics. They are able to apply
this knowledge to a career in the food industry, or they can
pursue graduate studies in a related area.

Required Math: MA 16010, MA 16020, STAT

30100
Foreign Language: Not required, but can be
used to satisfy Humanities/Social Science
Selective
Science Classes: 20 food science courses, 10
other science courses (chemistry, biology)
Advanced Coursework: FS 45300: Food
Chemistry, FS 43500 Sensory Science, and FS
46700: Food Analysis

This major
21 credits come from culminates in a Food
selectives, and there is Product Design
room for 12-13 credits Capstone experience
of free electives! during your senior
year!
 CODO Information Typical Student
• Investigative
‣ No course requirements
• Thinks analytically
• Minimum of one semester, 12 credits,
• Curious
and a 2.0 GPA
• Enjoys science classes
• Admitted on a space available basis
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong performance in 10000 and
• Realistic
20000 level math and science courses
• Enjoys hands-on learning
• Change of curricula applications
• Practical
reviewed at end of each semester

Post-Graduation Information
• Jobs in food and beverage industry in
food regulation, product development, Purdue
research, sales, sensory evaluation, Food Science has a
and more 100% job
• Prepared to pursue graduate studies,
placement rate!
medical school, or law school
• Could pursue a Food Science
Masters Degree
• Average starting salary for students
who earn a bachelor’s degree from this e s a r e fall/
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program: $47,000 s c i e n ce cour l when
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• Employed by Coca Cola, General Mills, Many f y , s o b !
onl courses
spring g yo u r
Hershey’s, Kroger, Nestle, PepsiCo, plannin
Tyson, and many more!