Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities. Includes instruction in human nutrition, food safety, the design and organization of food service systems, purchasing, personnel management, and related business practices.
- Schools offering
- 28
- Annual completions
- 209
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities. Includes instruction in human nutrition, food safety, the design and organization of food service systems, purchasing, personnel management, and related business practices.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers | $42k | +6.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Cooks, institution and cafeteria | $36k | +2.0% | No formal educational credential |
| Food service managers | $65k | +6.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | $74k | +5.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $77k | +3.4% | 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
$56k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$47k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 0 | 71 | 71 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI | 0 | 69 | 69 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke, PA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe, AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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