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Food Science Technology Schools in Iowa

49 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Food Science Technology major is the 134th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 43
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Iowa

2,690 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 Iowa

In this state, food science tech grads earn an average of $67,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,570.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002.

#2

Clarke University

Dubuque
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Clarke will pay a net price of $24,860. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

Food Science Technology Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 13% $46,750
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Food Scientists and Technologists 6% $60,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Agricultural Economics 390
Animal Science 235
Plant Sciences 175
Agricultural Production 140
Agricultural Mechanization 108
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International Agriculture 46
Horticulture 38

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