Arizona · Food Science and Technology

Best Food Science and Technology institutions in Arizona, ranked by earnings

The Food Science and Technology program focuses on the study of food and its chemical properties, blending elements of agricultural science and nutritional science. This program is ideal for students interested in the scientific aspects of…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 01.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
39
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Food Scientists and Technologists
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Food Science and Technology in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Yavapai College
Prescott Public
2634%
2Arizona Western College
Yuma Public
1020%
3University of Arizona
Tucson Public
268%
4Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
161%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Food Scientists and Technologists (SOC 19-1012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+6.5%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$85,310
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active LearningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingScienceActive Listening

What Food Scientists and Technologists earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Food Scientists and Technologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Food Science and Technology programs in Arizona.

What is the focus of the Food Science and Technology program?+

The Food Science and Technology program focuses on the study of food and its chemical properties, blending elements of agricultural science and nutritional science. This program is ideal for students interested in the scientific aspects of…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active learning, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Food Scientists and Technologists?+

The national job outlook is about +6.5% growth with around 1,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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