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Food Science Technology Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 25 students earned their Food Science Tech degrees in AL.

In this state, Food Science Technology is the 163rd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a food science tech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food science tech majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 60.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 16.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Alabama

320 people in the state and 45,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to food science tech.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Alabama

In this state, food science tech grads earn an average of $54,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,570.

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There are 2 colleges in Alabama that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at AAMU. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Food Science Technology Careers in AL

Some of the careers food science tech majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 4% $85,060
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4% $37,120
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $51,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Animal Science 226
Plant Sciences 106
Agricultural Economics 56
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Agricultural Production 30
General Agriculture 30
Other Agriculture 9
Agricultural Public Services 1

View all majors related to Food Science Technology

View Nationwide Food Science Technology Report

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