Food Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

52 students earned Food Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Food Sciences major is the 292nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.8%
• Black or African American: 5.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
• White: 61.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
• Other Races: 13.5%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 730 people employed in jobs related to a food sciences degree, compared to 24,140 nationwide.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a food sciences grad in the state is $76,670, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in PA

There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer food sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Food Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	PA Job Growth	PA Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors	5%	$102,150
Food Scientists and Technologists	0%	$72,690

Related Majors in Pennsylvania

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to food sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in PA
Other Food Science	12

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References

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