New Mexico · Food Science and Technology

Best Food Science and Technology institutions in New Mexico, 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
2
offering CIP 01.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Food Science Technicians
$43,890
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Food Science and Technology in New Mexico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public
331%
2New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public
355%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Food Science Technicians (SOC 19-4013).

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 Science Technicians earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
120
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$43,890
median $43,990
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Food Batchmakers
$37,190 avg · 710 jobs
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$43,050 avg · 360 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
$59,470 avg · 130 jobs
Soil and Plant Scientists
$68,250 avg · 130 jobs
Food Science Technicians
$43,890 avg · 120 jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$102,790 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Food Science and Technology programs in New Mexico.

How much do Food Science Technicians earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Food Science Technicians in New Mexico is $43,890 (median $43,990), across about 120 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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 Science Technicians?+

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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