Food Science and Technology

Bachelor's degree · Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS

CIP 01.10

$62,479Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$78,367Median earnings 4 years after

$62,917Median earnings 5 years after

$23,187Median federal debt

38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Food Science and Technology at Kansas State University earn a median of $62,479 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,873 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,113–$88,238). Median debt is $23,187, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Kansas State University

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$80,723
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Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,938
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,724
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,492
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$76,385
Agricultural and Food Products ProcessingBachelor's degree$76,052
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$74,253
Architectural EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,091
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,627
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,300
Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's degree$64,644
Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree$63,239
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$63,227
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree$61,696
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralDoctoral degree$61,403
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$60,155

Frequently asked questions

How much do Food Science and Technology graduates from Kansas State University make?

The median salary is $62,479 one year after graduation and $62,917 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,187.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.