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Food Science Technology in Louisiana

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Food Science Technology Schools in Louisiana

11 Food Science Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Food Science Technology major is the 180th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 9.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 72.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Louisiana

380 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $37,510, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 90% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

An average student at UHC will pay a net price of $13,671. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Food Science Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 33% $0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 5% $35,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Animal Science 114
General Agriculture 78
Agricultural Economics 57
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Agricultural Public Services 21
Plant Sciences 18
Agricultural Production 11
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