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Food Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Food Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Food Science but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Food Science majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Food Science majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Food Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 67,900 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 85,500 |
| 5 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 80,600 |
| 5 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 56,700 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 91,600 |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | 90,700 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 113,000 |
| 3 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 55,300 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 88,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Food Science majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Food Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 155,000 |
| 5 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 142,000 |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | 133,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 115,000 |
| 3 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 82,600 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 194,000 |
| 3 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 127,000 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 169,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 27,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Food Science majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Food Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 169,000 |
| 7 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 147,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 97,200 |
| 5 | Physical Scientists, nec | 136,000 |
| 4 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 81,000 |
| 4 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 166,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,100 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 269,000 |
| 2 | Industrial Production Managers | 134,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Food Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Food Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Misc. food preparations and kindred products | 82,600 |
| 6 | Eating and drinking places | 62,400 |
| 5 | Beverage industries | 70,300 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 55,700 |
| 5 | Canned, frozen, and preserved fruits and vegetables | 73,300 |
| 5 | Dairy products | 89,500 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 59,400 |
| 4 | Grocery stores | 75,500 |
| 3 | Grain mill products | 95,000 |
| 3 | Meat products | 84,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Food Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Food Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Misc. food preparations and kindred products | 157,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 51,600 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 77,600 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 98,600 |
| 4 | Canned, frozen, and preserved fruits and vegetables | 155,000 |
| 3 | Grain mill products | 160,000 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 82,800 |
| 3 | Beverage industries | 189,000 |
| 3 | Dairy products | 121,000 |
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