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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR At Chemeketa Community College, the three most popular college majors...view more | N/A | -- | 9 | -- | $8,455 | $54,552 | ||
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![]() Riverland Community College Austin, MN Annually, Riverland Community College grants about 38 degrees to students...view more | N/A | -- | 2 | -- | $8,715 | $54,552 | ||
![]() Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN At Normandale Community College, the most popular majors students study are...view more | N/A | -- | 2 | -- | $11,987 | $54,552 | ||
![]() Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Every year, Scottsdale Community College grants about 201 degrees to students...view more | N/A | -- | 1 | -- | $15,163 | $54,552 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Food Science majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Food Science Technicians | $49,090 | 465 | 3,286 | 3,456 | 5% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Food Science majors.
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