by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The food science tech program at UD awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UD food science tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
Of the 3 food science tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware 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 | 2 |
| 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 University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 62 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
| Animal Science | 33 |
| Plant Sciences | 27 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.