Food Science and Technology

Bachelor's degree · University of Maine · Orono, ME

CIP 01.10

$36,255Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$56,861Median earnings 4 years after

$46,498Median earnings 5 years after

$22,000Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Food Science and Technology at University of Maine earn a median of $36,255 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 $22,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Food Science and Technology graduates from University of Maine make?

The median salary is $36,255 one year after graduation and $46,498 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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