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Food Science Technology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Food Science Technology, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 food science technology degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Food Science Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Food Science Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,584
2 years	$49,370
3 years	$53,162
4 years	$59,558
5 years	$70,228

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Food Science Technology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take home a median $59,558, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Food Science Technology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $21,050.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Food Science Technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 77% women (23) and 23% men (7).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 19 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 6 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 5 doctoral food science technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Food Science Technology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	30

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.