by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in food science technology at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #5 out of 50 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 5 of 50 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 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 conferred 11 master’s degrees in food science technology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% 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 master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 11 master’s completions in food science in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (45%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 2 doctoral degrees in food science technology.
Purdue-West Lafayette has not been ranked for food science technology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 50% 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 doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 2 doctoral completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 23 |