by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 14 U.S. colleges awarded 128 degrees and certificates in Food Science & Technology, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Food Science & Technology, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,828 one year after completing, rising to $73,551 after four years.
A major in Food Science & Technology, Other involves the study of Food Science And Technology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Food Sciences And Technology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, food science & technology, other draws strong interest, with 128 degrees awarded annually. 14 colleges award food science & technology, other degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 29.
By level, the 128 awards include 8 certificates, 42 bachelor’s degrees, 76 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of food science & technology, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (75 of 128). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (72) and Hispanic or Latino (29), and international students earned 15.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Food Science & Technology, Other Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks food science & technology, other schools within 1 state. In all, 14 colleges offer food science & technology, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Food Science & Technology, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common food science & technology, other credential is the master’s degree: 76 of the 128 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to food science & technology, other call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Food Production, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a food science & technology, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 42 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 76 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to food science & technology, other, at 32.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 32.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 22.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 16.0% |
| Master’s degree | 12.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Food Science & Technology, Other, with an average median salary of $74,577; the strongest outlook belongs to Food Science Technicians, at 7.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Soil Science Professor, Floriculture Teacher, Agriculture Teacher and Horticulture Teacher.
The occupation related to food science & technology, other with the most projected jobs is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Food Science Technicians | 135,157 | 7.3% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 76,219 | -4.2% |
Food Science & Technology, Other graduates earn a median $55,828 one year after completing their program, $73,551 after four years and $68,842 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,828 |
| 4 years | $73,551 |
| 5 years | $68,842 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to food science & technology, other, with a median salary of $100,898.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
Food Science & Technology, Other has 5 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 2,122 degrees a year; the largest are Food Science (1,570), Viticulture and Enology (241) and Brewing Science (113). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 1,570 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 241 |
| Brewing Science | 113 |
| Zymology/Fermentation Science | 100 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 98 |
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