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Food Science Technology in South Dakota

Food Science Technology Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in South Dakota

1,770 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. SD

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $53,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,072.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. SD

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,160 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Food Science Technology Careers in SD

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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