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Food Scientists and Technologists

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Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$18.32

$38,100

Typical hourly / annual

$36.14

$75,166

Experienced hourly / annual

$61.62

$128,159

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 17
Total Employed 90
Projected Growth 1%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Bachelor's degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Food Scientists and Technologists 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Agriculture, General   1 - 16 - - -
Food Science   - - - 6 2 1
Food Technology and Processing   - 2 8 2 - -
Total (38) 1 2 24 8 2 1
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Food Scientists and Technologists

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
0.0% 0.0%
Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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