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Food Science and Technology

National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Food Science and Technology graduates.

Median Salary (1yr)

$55,024

Median Salary (5yr)

$63,232

Median Debt

$0

Schools Offering

178

Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com, Food Science and Technology graduates earn a national median of $63,232 five years after graduation, based on outcomes from 178 U.S. institutions.

Top Schools for Food Science and Technology

# School Earnings (1yr) Debt Graduates
1 Michigan State University MI $92,232 $0 52
2 Kansas State University KS $90,394 $0 35
3 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL $89,713 $0 40
4 University of Georgia GA $82,065 $0 23
5 Cornell University NY $64,062 $0 35
6 Kansas State University KS $62,479 $0 41
7 Iowa State University IA $60,351 $0 52
8 Iowa State University IA $60,183 $0 7
9 Ohio State University-Main Campus OH $59,889 $0 35
10 University of Massachusetts-Amherst MA $59,547 $0 32

Food Science and Technology by State

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Frequently Asked Questions

The national median salary for Food Science and Technology graduates 1 year after graduation is $55,024.