Food Science Technology Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Illinois
There are 16,180 people in the state and 315,170 people in the nation working in Food Science Tech jobs.
Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Food Science Tech grad in the state is $53,221, compared to a typical salary of $54,072 nationwide.
Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs in IL
There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer Food Science Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.
Food Science Technology Careers in IL
Some of the careers Food Science Tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 15% | $84,680 |
| Food Science Technicians | 7% | $100,898 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 4% | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 4% | $59,587 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | -1% | $36,803 |
| Food Batchmakers | -4% | $55,617 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | -4% | $55,930 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | -4% | $33,975 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Food Science Tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Economics | 8,612 |
| Animal Science | 8,295 |
| Horticulture | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production | 3,608 |
| General Agriculture | 3,276 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,261 |
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