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Food Sciences in Illinois

Food Sciences Schools in Illinois

150 students earned Food Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Food Sciences major is the 168th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a food sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 1,140 people in the state and 24,140 people in the nation working in food sciences jobs.

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Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $88,640 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

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

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $23,738. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Food Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 8% $84,280
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Other Food Science 1

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