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Food Processing Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 6 students earned their Food Processing degrees in WA.

In this state, Food Processing is the 241st most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Processing Majors in Washington

Food Processing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a food processing major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food processing majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 33.3%
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Jobs for Food Processing Grads in Washington

There are 1,520 people in the state and 45,850 people in the nation working in food processing jobs.

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Wages for Food Processing Jobs in Washington

Food Processing grads earn an average of $53,950 in the state and $50,790 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer food processing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. A typical student attending South Puget Sound Community College will pay a net price of $7,415. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Food Processing Careers in WA

Some of the careers food processing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Agricultural Inspectors 14% $48,540
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 10% $53,150
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to food processing.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Animal Science 116
Food Science Technology 81
Horticulture 67
Agricultural Production 65
64
Plant Sciences 43
General Agriculture 27
Agricultural Economics 26

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