by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Iowa State. This makes it the #29 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,351 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $38,224 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,960 for all food science tech majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Of the 31 food science tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Food Science Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $60,183 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $85,889.
Of the 6 food science tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 262 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 166 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Plant Sciences | 132 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 41 |
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