Food Technology And Processing Vocational Programs

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Tuition & Fees	$5,143	$13,841

In the United States, 14 colleges are offering Food Technology and Processing certificates or associate's degree programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Food Technology and Processing vocational program is $5,143 for state residents and $13,841 for out-of-state students.

By offered program type, 9 schools offer less than 1 year certificate, 3 schools offer 1-2 years certificate, and 7 schools offer associate degree programs.

You may want to check regular undergraduate and graduate Food Technology and Processing programs.

What is Food Technology and Processing Career?

A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance

Average Wage by Jobs after Food Technology and Processing Program

Next jobs are possible career after earning Food Technology and Processing certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The average annual wage of Food Scientists and Technologists career is $85,730 and, for Food Science Technicians, the average annual income is $51,320.