Wisconsin · Food Science and Technology

Best Food Science and Technology institutions in Wisconsin, 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
7
offering CIP 01.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
100
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,767
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Food Science Technicians
$53,440
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Food Science and Technology in Wisconsin

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie Public
4355%
2University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison Public
4090%
3University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls Public
1057%
4Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville Public
434%
5Lakeland University
Plymouth Private not-for-profit
142%$20,767
6Mount Mary University
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit
143%$18,836
7Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore Public
166%

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
550
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,440
median $50,080
Best-paying metro
$53,650
Appleton, WI

Related careers

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$46,790 avg · 18,610 jobs
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$60,490 avg · 1,580 jobs
Soil and Plant Scientists
$67,990 avg · 650 jobs
Food Science Technicians
$53,440 avg · 550 jobs
Food Scientists and Technologists
$81,230 avg · 510 jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$96,520 avg · 350 jobs

Common questions

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

How much do Food Science Technicians earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Wisconsin is $53,440 (median $50,080), across about 550 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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