Food Science and Technology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master's Degree

Location: Champaign, IL•In-State Tuition: $16,004•Out-of-State Tuition: $34,501•Admission Rate: 44%•Avg SAT: 1418
Median Earnings (1yr)
$89,713
72nd percentile
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates earn $90k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all food science and technology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Food Science and Technology masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$89,713———
National Median$85,889———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.