Food Processing Associate Degrees
There are 16 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Food Processing.
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Education Levels of Food Processing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 168 degrees were awarded toFood Processing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Processing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 29 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 65 |
Earnings of Food Processing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Food Processing of $68,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,677 |
| 4 years | $68,082 |
| 5 years | $73,285 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Food Processing majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Food Processing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food Processing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Processing students seeking a associate degree is Garden City Community College. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morningside University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Schoolcraft Community College District comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Puget Sound Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kankakee Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Muskegon Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark State College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their associate degree. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Processing. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Food Processing Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 168 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Processing that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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