College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
CompareThis major combines chemistry, biology, and engineering to improve food. You will learn how to improve product safety, quality, and affordability. Food Science will teach you about the psychology of humans and their connection to food. You will also learn about food production and how raw materials become safe food products. Other topics cover problems with harvesting, handling, and storing foods. You will have the opportunity to work in interactive classrooms, labs, and field trips to specialized operations.
88% employed or continuing education
54% employed after graduation
34% attending graduate school
$44,253 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: The Kraft Heinz Company, PepsiCo, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Rush University, Loyola University Chicago View All
4.0 years to degree
94% first-year retention rate
73% four-year graduation rate
85% six-year graduation rate