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Food Science Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 34 students earned their Food Science Tech degrees in PA.

A Food Science Technology major is the 143rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 1,370 people in the state and 45,430 people in the nation working in food science tech jobs.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $76,670, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, USciences grads earn an average salary of $77,779. An average student at USciences will pay a net price of $31,138.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,530. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Food Science Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 6% $39,310
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Food Scientists and Technologists 0% $72,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Plant Sciences 11
International Agriculture 10
Animal Science 9
Agricultural Public Services 5
Horticulture 3
Soil Sciences 2

View all majors related to Food Science Technology

View Nationwide Food Science Technology Report

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