# Michigan State University: Food Science and Technology (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 01.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/food-science-and-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,342
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,380 (U.S. median for this major: $70,537 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$157

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,380 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 3.3 years |

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

## Food Science and Technology at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $70,380 | $25,000 | $19,680 | 81% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $65,390 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $65,390 MI, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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