Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Prepares you to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Covers the nutrient and industrial properties of various agricultural products; logistics and storage procedures; chemical and mechanical processing operations; packaging; safety and health requirements; and related technical and business principles.
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- Median pay
- $59,320
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.8%
- Job openings a year
- 7,200
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
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- Median pay
- $52,130
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.8%
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- Median pay
- $49,940
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.3%
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- Median pay
- $98,700
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.9%
- Job openings a year
- 800
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Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Program admission | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University KS | 29 | 79% | Open majorCollege of Agriculture majors are declared through advising and a curriculum-change request; no separate competitive admission screen is stated. | $15,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH | 4 | 51% | Open majorUpon admission to the university, students are directly admitted to the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and can declare an agricultural major; no separate competitive program decision is stated. | $10,000 |
| Angelo State University TX | 1 | 79% | Open majorNo separate competitive admission process is stated for Agribusiness. Students enter through Angelo State undergraduate admission and follow the major degree plan. | $15,000 |