School of Food Science
Apply todayWhat We Stand For:
Core Mission
Pursue…
Pursue inspiring discoveries, drive technological advancements, and develop creative solutions to tackle the challenges facing the world’s food supply.
Provide…
Provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences for students, community, and stakeholders.
Engage…
Engage members of the wider community and the food industry to create robust partnerships.
Inspire…
Inspire the next generation of leaders in food science.
Envisioned Future
Our vision is to deliver science-based solutions and education to provide safe, wholesome, accessible, and sustainable food for all.
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Cosmic Crisp Apples 
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Core Values
- Collaboration and Community
- Fostering meaningful connections and working together toward shared goals.
- Growth and Excellence
- Encouraging continuous improvement while striving for the highest standards.
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- Using innovation and critical thinking to overcome challenges and create impactful solutions.
- Relevance and Impact
- Aligning actions with meaningful goals to create lasting, positive change.
Degree and Certificate Options
Undergraduate
Graduate
Certificate
Discover a Wide Range of Careers
The ever-expanding field of food science encompasses a wide range of careers in food-related work, the nation’s largest occupational sector. Food scientists are vintners, cheese makers, food safety experts, and product developers. These are just a few of the career options available with a degree from the School of Food Science.
Our graduates are in high demand in every aspect of the food and wine industries. Graduates have their pick of jobs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
