Food Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 26 students earned their Food Sciences degrees in IA.

In this state, Food Sciences is the 195th most popular major out of a total 371 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Iowa

Food Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	5
Master’s Degree	3
Post-Master’s Certificate	1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a food sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 3.8%
• Black or African American: 3.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
• White: 65.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
• Other Races: 3.8%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 600 people in the state and 24,140 people in the nation working in food sciences jobs.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Iowa

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $67,360 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in IA

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

Food Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors	6%	$86,350
Food Scientists and Technologists	6%	$60,630

View Nationwide Food Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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