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Food Science Technology in Tennessee

Food Science Technology Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 5,730 people employed in jobs related to a Food Science Tech degree, compared to 315,170 nationwide.

Food Science Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Tennessee

Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $47,157 in the state and $54,072 nationwide.

Food Science Technology Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 2 colleges in Tennessee that offer Food Science Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,937 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,819 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Food Science Technology Careers in TN

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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