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Food Science Technology in Pennsylvania

Food Science Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

11,710 people in the state and 315,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Science Tech.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $49,013. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,072.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Food Science Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,886 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,754 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,167 a year. 76% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,940 a year.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Food Science Technology Careers in PA

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

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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