by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU highly for food science technology, placing at #26 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 26 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 5 |
Here is each degree level granted in food science technology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $59,332 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, food science technology students accumulate a median of $26,254 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
ISU granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in food science in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 4 |
