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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The food science tech major at UARK is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Food Science Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UARK. This makes it the #24 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #12 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 UARK is $53,205. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UARK was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in food science tech from UARK in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Of the 6 food science tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UARK, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 106 |
| Animal Science | 100 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 29 |
| Plant Sciences | 28 |
| Horticulture | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.