Food Science & Technology

University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY

Students at University of Kentucky can pursue Food Science & Technology at Bachelor's and Undergraduate Certificate's levels. The Undergraduate Certificate program, with 64 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $69,286 four years after completion, which is 26% above the national median for Food Science & Technology programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, and Food Scientists and Technologists. The median salary for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $85,260.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
6

Undergraduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
$69,286
Completers
64

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $85,260 Not reported 7,550
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $83,770 -1% 6,150
Food Scientists and Technologists $82,090 Not reported 14,100
Soil and Plant Scientists $68,240 Not reported 15,800
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,320 Not reported 27,150
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Food Science Technicians $49,090 Not reported 15,190
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,120 Not reported 53,170
Food Batchmakers $38,460 Not reported 169,190

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$13,502
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,140
Graduation Rate
70.7%
Total Enrollment
24,763

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