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. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #14 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 UMN Twin Cities is $49,303. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 food science tech majors earned their master's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 102 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.