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Food Science Technology Schools in Illinois

86 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Food Science Technology is the 102nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a food science tech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food science tech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 32.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.0%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,830 people employed in jobs related to a food science tech degree, compared to 45,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $88,640, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 70% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,663 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Food Science Technology Careers in IL

Some of the careers food science tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 8% $84,280
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4% $38,510
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Plant Sciences 44
Animal Science 30
Agricultural Production 9
General Agriculture 6
Agricultural Economics 2

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