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. Also, learn how Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for food science technology. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $60,641 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, food science technology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Learn more about Illinois tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science technology majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The food science technology program at Illinois breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 129 |
Illinois awarded 129 completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).