undergraduate
Agricultural and food products processing
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What is an agricultural and food products processing major?
Agricultural and food products processing students prepare to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Topics concentrate on the nutrient and industrial properties of various agricultural products; logistics and storage procedures; chemical and mechanical processing operations; packaging; safety and health requirements; and related technical and business principles.
How much do agricultural and food products processing majors make?
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How popular is agricultural and food products processing as a major?
Each year, around 140 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 85 students obtain an associate degree in agricultural and food products processing. In 2021, 198 students received a bachelor's degree and 142 students received an associate degree. This is 14% fewer agricultural and food products processing majors than there were in 2020. Agricultural and food products processing is a relatively uncommon major within agricultural sciences.
