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Food Science Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Food Science Technology, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 65 food science technology degrees were granted at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Food Science Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 49

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Food Science Technology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 66% women (43) and 34% men (22).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 50 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 70% were women (35) and 30% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	45

Minority students account for 2% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 7 master’s food science technology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 14% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 6 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

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

*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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Food Science Technology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	63
Other Food Science	2

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Food Science Technology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. 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.