# Food Science and Technology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 01.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/food-science-and-technology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $70,537 across 29 colleges (middle half $64,225–$75,601); median federal debt $20,972
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Food Science: median $68,022 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural And Food Scientists | 10% | $81,970 | 6.4% |
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Production And Operating Workers | 5% | $74,450 | 1.8% |
| Food Service Managers | 3% | $69,390 | 5.8% |
| Compliance Officers | 3% | $80,730 | 3.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 3% | $76,460 | — |
| Dietitians And Nutritionists | 3% | $76,400 | 7.7% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $73,018 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $80,161
2. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $75,601
3. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $75,466
4. University of California-Davis (CA): $70,571
5. California State University-Fresno (CA): $64,225
6. University of Florida (FL): $64,078

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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