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Food Science Technology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Food Science Technology, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 food science technology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Food Science Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#19 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Food Science Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,564
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$62,948
4 years	$68,878
5 years	$74,120

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Food Science Technology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $68,878, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Food Science Technology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Food Science Technology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 75% women (30) and 25% men (10).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 16 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 6 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

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

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 5 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Food Science Technology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	27
Other Food Science	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.