Food Science and Technology

Undergraduate certificate · South College · Knoxville, TN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$34,552Median earnings 3 years after

$41,444Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Food Science and Technology at South College earn a median of $34,552. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $52,207 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,795–$76,002).

Other programs at South College

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$109,366
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$88,631
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$65,109
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$44,888
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$43,775
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$39,733
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$39,238
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$30,446
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$28,606
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$24,095
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$39,026
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$34,655
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$124,415
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree$78,243
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$41,334

Frequently asked questions

How much do Food Science and Technology graduates from South College make?

The median salary is $34,552 and $41,444 after five years.

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