by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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UW - Madison was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for food science tech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UW - Madison. This makes it the #18 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
The food science tech program at UW - Madison awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from UW - Madison in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 88 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 72 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 65 |
| Animal Science | 59 |
| Agricultural Production | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.