by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for food science technology, ranked #3 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 3 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 8 |
The following degree levels are granted in food science technology at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Purdue-West Lafayette 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 7 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
Learn more about Purdue-West Lafayette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 23 bachelor’s completions in food science in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 2 |