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. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from K -State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $62,479. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $45,037 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,960 for all food science tech majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
Food Science Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from K -State make a median salary of $90,394 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all food science tech graduates with a master's is $85,889.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in food science tech from K -State. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 267 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 |
| Plant Sciences | 75 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.