This is a great opportunity for individuals who are curious about the underlying science behind food and food components. It is a great profession for those interested in the sciences, but also for all foodies alike.
Skills Acquired
Food scientists and technologists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering and other sciences to:
Study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of food
Analyze food content
Discover new food sources
Make processed foods safe, palatable and healthful
Determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store and distribute food
Careers in Food Science
Projected Job Growth
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of agricultural and food science technicians to grow 3%from 2012 to 2022. More technology and scientific knowledge related to food production will allow greater control of the production and processing activities and in turn increase demand for these workers.
Types of Jobs
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Individuals who study in Food Science typically pursue careers in the field of:
Agricultural Inspectors
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Chemical Equipment Operators
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Technicians
College Agricultural Sciences Teachers
Food Baking and Drying Machine Operators
Food Batchmakers
Food Cooking Machine Operators
Food Scientists
Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Supervisor of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Average State Pay
According to ISeek.org, the median pay in the state of Minnesota for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians is $18.66 per hour or an annual salary of $38,813.
Description
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Agricultural and food science technicians assist agricultural and food scientists by performing duties such as measuring and analyzing the quality of food and agricultural products. Agricultural and food science technicians work in laboratories, processing plants, farms and ranches, and offices.
Degrees & Certificates in Food Science
The Associate of Science Degree in Food Science is designed to prepare students for transfer as juniors to a four-year program in food science. It is the basis of a transfer agreement that facilitates credit transfer from Normandale to the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota.
Students who complete the AS degree may apply a minimum of 60 credits toward the bachelors degree
Another consideration is Normandale's Dietetic Technology Program. The program trains students to become food and nutrition professionals, working closely with dietitians.
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Students in Food Science may also be interested in:
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agriculture, General
Agronomy and Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Aquaculture
Biotechnology
Dairy Science
Dietetics
Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Plant Science
Poultry Science
The Associate of Science in Food Science is designed to prepare students for transfer as juniors to a four-year program in food science. It is the basis of a transfer agreement that facilitates credit transfer from Normandale to the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota. Students who complete the AS may apply a minimum of 60 credits toward the bachelor's degree.
Food scientists and technologists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of food; analyze food content; discover new food sources; make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store and distribute food.
