by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 15% of the country for food science technology. In particular, it placed #7 out of 49 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
This food science technology program at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 36 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 36 completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).