Jane Said:

Food science degree for a chef?

We Answered:

I am a former chef from Canada and either is a good added bit of background, although the business side of the trade is very important, Food Science is fine if you want to work in a test kitchen for a food manufacturing company like Campbell's or PepsiCo, even Hospitals would favour you over some one with out that background, but if you intend to open or run your own place or someone elses, the business degree will get you farther and in more doors.

Myrtle Said:

Is a degree in Food science and nutrition worth the science and math effort?

We Answered:

You are switching to business major because it seems easier? Yes,the degree may be a bit easier than other majors but finding a job is extremely hard. If you want to open up a business,keep in mind that 50% of businesses fail within 2 years. So unless you already have a lot of money and connections,it's very hard to do well in business.

Kirk Said:

Is Food Science considered a STEM degree?

We Answered:

No, it is not considered a STEM degree.

Alma Said:

I am thinking of pursuing a Food Science degree with an emphasis on Fermentation and Enology.?

We Answered:

If it's what you want to do, it's not cheesy at all. You're not going to do as well at something you hate.

Check out U.C. Davis...they have the top enology/viticulture programs in the country.

http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/

Darlene Said:

which is the best school to get a food science degree?

We Answered:

There are too many schools that offer that major to list.

Go to collegeboard.com, college search - put down 4-year college and food science as a major and then choose away.

Ann Said:

what jobs can a food science degree offer me?

We Answered:

I found these at a U of Del site:
quality assurance specialis, food technologist, dietetic researcher...

http://www.udel.edu/CSC/food.html

I think a hospital nutritionist would need a little different set of courses.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm#train…

Herbert Said:

food science degree for a bakery..?

We Answered:

You should probably research some baking/pastry programs a a culinary school like the art institutes or le cordon bleu. They will give you more insight than a food science degree.