Puerto Rico · Food Science and Technology

Best Food Science and Technology institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
1
offering CIP 01.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Food Science Technicians
$34,130
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Food Science and Technology in Puerto Rico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez Public
649%

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
50
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$34,130
median $36,050
Best-paying metro
$35,570
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Related careers

Food Batchmakers
$24,670 avg · 1,520 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
$46,030 avg · 210 jobs
Soil and Plant Scientists
$45,140 avg · 140 jobs
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$34,160 avg · 90 jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,000 avg · 80 jobs
Food Science Technicians
$34,130 avg · 50 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Food Science and Technology programs in Puerto Rico.

How much do Food Science Technicians earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Puerto Rico is $34,130 (median $36,050), across about 50 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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