by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $56,274. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $26,663 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,960.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of food science tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 185 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| Plant Sciences | 56 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Agricultural Production | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.