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Food Science Technology in South Dakota

Food Science Technology Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 1,770 people employed in jobs related to a Food Science Tech degree, compared to 315,170 nationwide.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. SD

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in South Dakota

Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $53,050 in the state and $54,072 nationwide.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. SD

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,160 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Food Science Technology Careers in SD

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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