Food Science and Technology, Other
Any instructional program in food sciences and technology not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 32
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $70k
About this major
Any instructional program in food sciences and technology not listed above.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food science technicians | $49k | +4.8% | Associate's degree |
| Food scientists and technologists | $85k | +6.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$70k
Top colleges for Food Science and Technology, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth, WI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo, ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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