Food Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 44 students earned their Food Sciences degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Food Sciences is the 232nd most popular major in the state out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	11
Master’s Degree	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 11.4%
• Black or African American: 2.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
• White: 45.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 36.4%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 1,260 people employed in jobs related to a food sciences degree, compared to 24,140 nationwide.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $78,560 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in NJ

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Food Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	NJ Job Growth	NJ Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists	11%	$71,610
Agricultural Sciences Professors	0%	$0

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Muhammad Irshad Ansari under License

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