Food Science and Technology at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$59,332
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$59,332
Food Science and Technology
National Average
$56,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
52
Completers (IPEDS)
71
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,530
Median Debt
0.40
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$196/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$59,332
Median Earnings
Food Science and Technology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $73,350 | $19,500 |
| Cornell University | $70,212 | $14,749 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $68,878 | — |
| University of Georgia | $67,514 | — |
| Washington State University | $66,745 | $13,750 |
| University of California-Davis | $65,196 | $14,666 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $63,809 | $23,015 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,063 | — |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $62,994 | $22,350 |
| Kansas State University | $62,746 | $23,187 |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.