Careers in Food Science
Job Outlook for Food Science Majors
Food scientists at work
The employment world for food scientists can be divided into several sectors:
• Food Health and Nutrition
• Food Processing and Packaging
• Food Safety and Defense
• Public Policy and Regulations
• Product Development and Ingredient Innovations
• Sustainability
• Education
The food industry is relatively sheltered from economic volatility, since people always need to eat. Graduates from the Food Science program have an excellent record of job placement with a starting salary range between $38,000 - $48,000. They may also go on to graduate school to obtain a masters degree and/or doctorate.