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About Food Technology and Processing

A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.

For all the 69 degrees granted in Food Technology and Processing annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 10 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 50% percent identify as men and 50% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Food Technology and Processing, Puerto Rico has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Food Technology and Processing is $46,700.

Popularity of Food Technology and Processing Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Food Technology and Processing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Food Technology and Processing majors is Food Science Technicians. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Food Technology and Processing can prepare you for is Food Science Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Food Technology and Processing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Food Technology and Processing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
10
Female Students
5 (50%)
Male Students
5 (50%)
Hispanic or Latino (4, 40%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 30%)
White (2, 20%)
Black or African American (1, 10%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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