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Food Science Technology in North Carolina

Food Science Technology Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in North Carolina

6,920 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. NC

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $54,159. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,072.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 4 colleges in North Carolina offering Food Science Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,132 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,545 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,893 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,862 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

Food Science Technology Careers in NC

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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