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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #34 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,441 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from UT Knoxville in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its food science tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 food science tech majors earned their master's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 114 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 83 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Soil Sciences | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.