How Much Can I Make?
What kinds of salaries are offered to Penn State Food Science graduates?
Because of the heavy demand for food scientists in industry, government agencies, and research institutions, the majority of Penn State Food Science graduates have job offers before graduation with excellent starting salaries.
According to a recent survey done by the Institute of Food Technologists, a student right out of school with B.S. degree in Food Science can expect to make $45,800. With a masters of science degree, students start with an average salary of $61,000 with significant increases likely in just a few years.
Source: Food Technology Magazine 62, No. 2 (February 2008)
