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Food Science Technology in Kentucky

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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Kentucky

6,960 people in the state and 315,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Science Tech.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $51,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,072.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. KY

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer Food Science Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,189 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,267 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Kentucky State University

Frankfort
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,317 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,808 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Food Science Technology Careers in KY

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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