Food Processing Undergraduate Certificates
There are 16 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Food Processing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Food Processing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 168 students earned theirFood Processing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Processing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree | 29 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 65 |
Earnings of Food Processing Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Food Processing of $68,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,677 |
| 4 years | $68,082 |
| 5 years | $73,285 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Food Processing majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Processing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 13.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Processing Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 28 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Food Processing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Processing students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Garden City Community College. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morningside University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Schoolcraft Community College District comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Puget Sound Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Angelo State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kankakee Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Muskegon Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in Food Processing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark State College is a popular choice for Food Processing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Food Processing. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Food Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Food Processing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 168 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Processing that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.