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Food Science Technology in Colorado

Food Science Technology Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Colorado

7,630 people in the state and 315,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Science Tech.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Colorado

Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $54,386 in the state and $54,072 nationwide.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. CO

Our data covers 3 colleges in Colorado offering Food Science Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,283 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,079 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,536 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Food Science Technology Careers in CO

Some of the careers Food Science Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Food Batchmakers $55,617
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Food Scientists and Technologists $55,930
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $33,975
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $84,680
Soil and Plant Scientists $59,587
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $36,803

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Food Science Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Animal Science 8,295
Horticulture 4,164
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Plant Sciences 3,261

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