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Food Science Technology in Mississippi

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Food Science Technology Schools in Mississippi

38 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Food Science Technology is the 123rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 92.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Mississippi

There are 360 people in the state and 45,430 people in the nation working in food science tech jobs.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $37,800, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Food Science Technology Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 11% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $96,010
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 5% $34,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Agricultural Economics 100
Animal Science 96
Agricultural Production 61
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Plant Sciences 37
General Agriculture 35
Horticulture 27
Agricultural Mechanization 17

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View Nationwide Food Science Technology Report

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