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Food Processing in Iowa

Food Processing Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Food Processing Grads in Iowa

1,500 people in the state and 64,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Processing.

Food Processing Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Food Processing Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Food Processing grad in the state is $66,354, compared to a typical salary of $64,586 nationwide.

Food Processing Wages Nationwide vs. IA

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,956 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Food Processing Careers in IA

Some of the careers Food Processing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803
Agricultural Inspectors -4% $24,614

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Food Processing.

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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