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Food Science Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

83 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Food Science Technology is the 193rd most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 1,370 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $76,670, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. 83% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USciences. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. 55% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,303 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. An average student at DelVal will pay a net price of $28,221. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

Food Science Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 6% $39,310
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $72,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
417
Animal Science 190
Agricultural Economics 115
Horticulture 107
82
Plant Sciences 69
General Agriculture 27
Agricultural Production 26

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