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 UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for food science tech. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 32 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UIUC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #16 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 UIUC is $41,150. This is less than $51,888, which is the national median of all food science tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the food science tech program at UIUC is $323 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in food science tech from UIUC in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Food Science Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $89,713 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, 36 food science tech majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 262 |
| Animal Science | 176 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 128 |
| Plant Sciences | 61 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.