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Food Science Technology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Food Science Technology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a food science tech school? To help you decide if University of Nebraska - Lincoln is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's food science tech program.

UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a total student population of 25,108. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students received their master's degree in food science tech.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Food Science Technology section at the bottom of this page.

UNL Food Science Technology Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Food Science Tech
  • Doctorate Degree in Food Science Tech

Online Classes Are Available at UNL

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UNL does offer online education options in food science tech for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

UNL Food Science Technology Rankings

There were 13 students who received their doctoral degrees in food science tech, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Science Tech Student Demographics at UNL

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

UNL Food Science Technology Master’s Program

86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 7 students who graduated with a master’s in food science tech from UNL in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in food science tech.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Careers That Food Science Tech Grads May Go Into

A degree in food science tech can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NE, the home state for University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Occupation Jobs in NE Average Salary in NE
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 410 $39,140
Food Scientists and Technologists 300 $72,100
Agricultural Sciences Professors 250 $88,080

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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