Food Sciences Schools in South Dakota

7 students earned Food Sciences degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Food Sciences is the 86th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in South Dakota

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

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

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 14.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 85.7%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in South Dakota

170 people in the state and 24,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to food sciences.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, food sciences grads earn an average of $56,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,570.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in SD

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

Food Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists	17%	$50,040
Agricultural Sciences Professors	13%	$80,310

View Nationwide Food Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Muhammad Irshad Ansari under License

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