by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in food science technology at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for food science technology, coming in at #14 out of 50 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 14 of 50 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 8 |
The following degree levels are granted in food science technology at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 43 master’s degrees in food science technology.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois awarded 43 master’s degrees in food science in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 12 doctoral degrees in food science technology.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois conferred 12 doctoral degrees in food science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 74 |