by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how K-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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K-State is a solid choice among schools offering food science technology. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 49 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from K-State earn a median of $90,194 a year. This is above $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
To complete a bachelor’s at K-State, food science technology students accumulate a median of $24,844 in student loans. This is higher than $23,546, the typical median for all majors at K-State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at K-State were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at Kansas State University.
The food science technology program at K-State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 75 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 13 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 1 |
K-State conferred 75 completions in food science recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
K-State awarded 13 completions in food technology and processing in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (69%).
K-State granted 1 completion in food science and technology, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).