Illinois · Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Best Agricultural and Food Products Processing institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Agricultural and Food Products Processing program focuses on the techniques and processes involved in the production and safety of food products. This program is ideal for students interested in the agricultural sciences, as well as…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 01.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
32%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Agricultural Inspectors
$59,840
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Agricultural and Food Products Processing in Illinois

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Kankakee Community College
Kankakee Public
332%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Agricultural Inspectors (SOC 45-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.5%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$50,990
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive Learning

What Agricultural Inspectors earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$59,840
median $54,720
Best-paying metro
$58,080
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Agricultural and Food Products Processing programs in Illinois.

How much do Agricultural Inspectors earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Agricultural Inspectors in Illinois is $59,840 (median $54,720), across about 370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Agricultural and Food Products Processing program?+

The Agricultural and Food Products Processing program focuses on the techniques and processes involved in the production and safety of food products. This program is ideal for students interested in the agricultural sciences, as well as…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Agricultural Inspectors?+

The national job outlook is about +1.5% growth with around 2,200 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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