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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Purdue. This makes it the #24 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from Purdue in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from Purdue in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus 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 | 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 Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.