Food Science and Technology at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Master's
Median Earnings
$60,183
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,183
Food Science and Technology
National Average
$75,736
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
7
Completers (IPEDS)
46
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,203
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$152/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,183
Median Earnings
Food Science and Technology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $111,107 | — |
| Michigan State University | $100,734 | $28,404 |
| University of Georgia | $82,065 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $69,168 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $66,703 | — |
| University of Florida | $64,988 | — |
| Iowa State University (this school) | $60,183 | $18,203 |
| University of Maine | $50,941 | — |
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.