Food Sciences Schools in Mississippi

43 students earned Food Sciences degrees in Mississippi in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Food Sciences is the 159th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	43

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.3%
• Black or African American: 2.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
• White: 88.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 4.7%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 150 people employed in jobs related to a food sciences degree, compared to 24,140 nationwide.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Mississippi

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $97,550 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in MS

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

Food Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists	11%	$0
Agricultural Sciences Professors	7%	$96,010

View Nationwide Food Sciences Report

References

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