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Food Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

81 Bachelor's Degrees
43 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food sciences.

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Food Science Degrees Available at UIUC

UIUC Food Sciences Rankings

UIUC was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for food sciences 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 Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 5
Best Food Science Schools 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 7
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 17
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 25
Best Value Colleges for Food Science 26
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates 27
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates 27
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates 33

Popularity of Food Sciences at UIUC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from UIUC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Sciences Student Diversity at UIUC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

UIUC Food Science Bachelor’s Program

The food sciences program at UIUC awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in food sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 13
Other Races 4

UIUC Food Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food sciences from UIUC. About 21% were men and 79% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in food sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 1

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