Food Science Technology Schools in Kentucky
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Kentucky
In this state, there are 6,960 people employed in jobs related to a Food Science Tech degree, compared to 315,170 nationwide.
Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Kentucky
A typical salary for a Food Science Tech grad in the state is $51,260, compared to a typical salary of $54,072 nationwide.
Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs in KY
Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Food Science Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,808 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.
Food Science Technology Careers in KY
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 |
Related Majors in Kentucky
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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