Why Major in Food Science?
The goal of food scientists is to maintain an ever-present, safe, and appealing food supply at a reasonable cost. You may be interested in this major if you • are concerned with high standards of safety, sanitation, and quality control of foods; • are intrigued with developing new processing methods, formulation, and distribution techniques for food products; • are interested in supervising raw material supply and food company management; and • want to improve the nutritive value of food products in the domestic market and less-developed countries. Career Opportunities for Food Science Graduates Food scientists can be found in every state in the United States and throughout the world. Because of the increasing need for qualified food scientists, salaries are generally equal to or higher than those of other professions with equivalent levels of training. Industrial food scientists are needed in product research and development, quality control, marketing, and distribution. Companies tha
