# University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Food Science and Technology (bachelor's)

Champaign, IL. IPEDS 145637, CIP 01.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/majors/food-science-and-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,150
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,226 (U.S. median for this major: $70,537 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,311

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,226 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,038 | $8,458 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,373 | $22,298 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,982 | $33,125 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,152 | $62,881 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $28,761 | $119,358 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Food Science and Technology at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $66,226 | $19,000 | $14,355 | 85% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $64,460 Champaign-Urbana, IL, $79,490 IL, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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