Food Science
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Chemeketa Community College
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About Food Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology.
Students who are passionate about Food Science can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 1,593 students earn a some level of degree in Food Science around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Food Science in Oregon compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Food Science is $46,700.
Popularity of Food Science Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Food Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers
The highest paying job for Food Science majors is Food Science Technicians. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. A position that is in high need that a degree in Food Science can prepare you for is Food Science Technicians.
Top Paying Careers
These are the highest paying careers for Food Science majors.
Most In-Demand Careers
These are the careers in highest demand for Food Science majors.
Student Demographics
Total Students
19
Female Students
8 (42%)
Male Students
11 (57%)
White (10, 53%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 16%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 11%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 11%)
Asian (1, 5%)
Black or African American (1, 5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
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