The average annual wage of the occupations is $54,000 and $26 per hour. 10 vocational programs could be taken for the Food Science Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 15,190 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 10 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Food Science Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 13 | $31,072 | - | - | - |
| Food Science | 12 | $31,224 | - | - | - |
| Food Technology and Processing | 10 | $24,847 | - | - | - |
| Brewing Science | 14 | $45,191 | - | - | - |
| Zymology/Fermentation Science | 1 | $17,048 | - | - | - |
| Food Science and Technology (other) | 4 | $27,513 | - | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 | $31,918 | - | 541 Hours | 22.00 Months |
| Biochemistry | 2 | $37,949 | - | - | - |
| Microbiology | 1 | $27,444 | - | - | - |
| Chemistry | 20 | $33,413 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Food Science Technicians.
The following 104 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Food Science Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.