Food Science Technology at Chemeketa Community College
If you plan to study Food Science Technology, take a look at what Chemeketa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 food science technology degrees were awarded at Chemeketa Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chemeketa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Chemeketa Community College. Of 8,098 students, 1,939 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,411 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Food Science Technology graduates at Chemeketa Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at Chemeketa Community College are 56% women (5) and 44% men (4).
Food Science Technology Associate’s Program at Chemeketa Community College
Of the 8 associate’s food science technology graduates at Chemeketa Community College, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Food Science Technology associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Food Science Technology Concentrations at Chemeketa Community College
The Food Science Technology program at Chemeketa Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Viticulture and Enology. | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates
Students who finish Food Science Technology program at Chemeketa Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Food Science Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Food Batchmakers | $55,617 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $33,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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