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Food Science Technology in Illinois

Food Science Technology Schools in Illinois

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.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

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.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. 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

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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