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. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The food science tech major at UK 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 Kentucky handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 57 |
| Animal Science | 52 |
| Agricultural Production | 39 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 34 |
| Other Agriculture | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.