by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ISU stacks up against peers offering food science technology.
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ISU ranks competitively among schools offering food science technology. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 49 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $59,332 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, food science technology students accumulate a median of $26,254 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the food science technology majors at Iowa State University.
This food science technology program at ISU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 28 |
ISU granted 28 degrees in food science in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).