Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, food science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $119,980, while the bottom 20% make closer to $32,333. The median grad salary is $62,284.
Food Science graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in food science is $38,440, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $55,923.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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