Food Science Degree

The food science program at University of Wisconsin – River Falls prepares students for careers in new product development, food business management, ingredient technology, food safety, food analysis, process development, technical consulting, and more. The program focuses on application of biological, chemical, and physical principals of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption. Program courses include: human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, and human health and safety. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer food science degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – River Falls

1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI

UW-River Falls, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UW-River Falls exceeds 6,900 yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Agriculture Operations
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students at University of Wisconsin - River Falls scored within the range of 20 - 24 on the ACT. 90% of those students that apply are accepted to University of Wisconsin - River Falls, of which 50 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at uwrf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,000 and out-of-state residents pay $16,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,900 annually. University of Wisconsin - River Falls may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UW-River Falls "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the University of Wisconsin - River Falls website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Food Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – River Falls offers a bachelor's degree program in food science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Food Scientists and Technologists

Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).