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Major Overview for Agricultural and Food Products Processing

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Overview for Agricultural and Food Products Processing

A program that prepares individuals to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Includes instruction in 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.

Careers for Agricultural and Food Products Processing Majors

A major in Agricultural and Food Products Processing is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Top 4 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Agricultural and Food Products Processing among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
15
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
12
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
8
(0.1%)
Highly Selective$11,217
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
1
(0.0%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.