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Food Science Technology at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Food Science Technology, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 food science technology graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.

Studying Online at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at Iowa State University

Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Food Science Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#38 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#38 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Food Science Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,538
2 years	$42,682
3 years	$43,242
4 years	$59,332
5 years	$63,741

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Food Science Technology graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $59,332, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Food Science Technology graduates from Iowa State University stands at $26,254.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Food Science Technology graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at Iowa State University are 71% women (20) and 29% men (8).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 21 bachelor’s food science technology graduates at Iowa State University, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 3 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Among the 4 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Food Science Technology Concentrations at Iowa State University

The Food Science Technology program at Iowa State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Food Science Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Food Scientists and Technologists	$55,930
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.