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Food Science Technology in Colorado

Food Science Technology Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Colorado

7,630 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. CO

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $54,386. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,072.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. CO

Our data covers 3 colleges in Colorado offering Food Science Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,283 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,079 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,536 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Food Science Technology Careers in CO

Some of the careers Food Science Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 15% $84,680
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists 4% $59,587
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803
Food Batchmakers -4% $55,617
Food Scientists and Technologists -4% $55,930
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $33,975

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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