Food Science Technology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Food Science Technology, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 food science technology graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Food Science Technology Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Food Science Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Food Science Technology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 2 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Food Science Technology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Food Science | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Food Science Technology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.