by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to other colleges that offer food science technology.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a strong position among schools offering food science technology. In particular, it placed #18 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 50 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 | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
Read more about University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Non-Resident Alien. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science technology majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The food science technology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 63 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 2 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 63 degrees in food science recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (83%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 2 degrees in food science and technology, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.