by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 100 degrees and certificates in Zymology/Fermentation Science. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 91% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $55,828 one year after completing, rising to $73,551 after four years.
A major in Zymology/Fermentation Science explores A Program That Focuses On The Business, Science, And Technology Of Fermented Food Production. Includes Instruction In Biology, Biochemistry, Brewing, Entrepreneurship, Fermentation, Marketing, Microbiology, Quality Control, And Sanitation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, zymology/fermentation science is a popular field of study, with 100 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award zymology/fermentation science degrees, an average of 25 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 91.
By level, the 100 awards include 9 bachelor’s degrees and 91 master’s degrees.
Women earned 47% of zymology/fermentation science degrees and certificates in the latest year (47 of 100). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (89) and Hispanic or Latino (4).
The most common zymology/fermentation science credential is the master’s degree: 91 of the 100 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to zymology/fermentation science call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Operations Monitoring, and for knowledge of Production and Processing, Food Production and Public Safety and Security, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Information Ordering and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a zymology/fermentation science degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 91 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to zymology/fermentation science, at 40.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.1% |
| Some college courses | 16.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 12.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.4% |
| Master’s degree | 2.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Zymology/Fermentation Science, with an average median salary of $61,605; the strongest outlook belongs to Food Science Technicians, at 7.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Syrup Maker, Dry Starch Operator, Blender and Blending Machine Operator.
The occupation related to zymology/fermentation science with the most projected jobs is Food Batchmakers, at 383,602.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Food Batchmakers | 383,602 | -3.6% |
| Food Science Technicians | 135,157 | 7.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 132,731 | -4.5% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 76,219 | -4.2% |
Zymology/Fermentation Science 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 zymology/fermentation science, with a median salary of $100,898.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Food Batchmakers | $55,617 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $33,975 |
Zymology/Fermentation Science has 5 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 2,150 degrees a year; the largest are Food Science (1,570), Viticulture and Enology (241) and Food Science and Technology, Other (128). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 1,570 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 241 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 128 |
| Brewing Science | 113 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 98 |
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