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Food Science in Illinois

Food Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Food Science Grads in Illinois

1,460 people in the state and 37,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Sciences.

Food Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Food Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Food Sciences grad in the state is $89,052, compared to a typical salary of $79,099 nationwide.

Food Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer Food Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Food Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Food Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Food Scientists and Technologists $55,930

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Food Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Agricultural Business Operations 3,573
Agriculture 3,276
Agricultural Business 2,188
Agricultural Economics 1,768
Agricultural Mechanization 502
International Agriculture 207
Food Products Processing 168
Agricultural Business Management 137

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