Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Chefs
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Trident Technical College and Greenville Technical College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Denmark Technical College, Technical College of the Lowcountry, and Spartanburg Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Technical College of the Lowcountry, Greenville Technical College, Trident Technical College, and Spartanburg Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Denmark Technical College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Denmark Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Clemson University • Clemson, SC
Studying Food Science (completion in 2009)
• 10/7/2011
"Clemson is a great school for any undergrad. It feels like you are part of a family."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Great school with a good program in a field I love. What more can you ask for? I would recommend Clemson to any foodie. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | My understanding is that its one of the best in the nation. When traveling and speaking to food scientists, they know of the Clemson program. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Clemson's food science program prepared me very well for the workplace. The teachers and classes were top notch. |
| Instruction | 9 | There were classes that prepared you for the work place. Teachers also shared their experiences in the workplace. |
| How Difficult | 10 | People assumed Food Science was an easy subject. Not true. It requires enough Chemistry to receive a minor at Clemson University. In addition their was microbiology, food chemistry, and food biology. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A good mix of hands on and book learning. There were some classes that were very by the book while others involved in the field training. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | The classes were often only offered in either the spring or fall. This made it tough to graduate on time. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | I had all the equipment my program needed. However, the labs were older and a little small. |
| Social Life | 10 | Clemson is known for its great social atmosphere. It was great and I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else. |
| Placement Services | 6 | I think they are around but I haven't taken advantage of them. They aren't readily available. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | I haven't personally been in touch with alumni support. However, I have heard other classmates have. |
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