Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Food Science and Industry] From Kansas State University

Careers

Food science touches the lives of people in important ways because food is a basic need. Trained individuals with dedication and talent are constantly needed to continue supplying safe, high-quality food. Job opportunities in food science are abundant, and often there are not enough applicants to meet placement demand.

The food science program at K-State prepares you for a variety of career fields such as:

• Food production operations
• Quality assurance
• Food microbiology and safety
• Process technology and engineering
• Business management and sales
• Product development and evaluation
• Consumer relations
• Advertising and promotion
• Technical service

Employers

• Small, medium or large food companies
• State or federal government quality, safety or regulatory agencies
• Equipment companies
• Ingredient companies
• Microbiological or sanitation firms
• Technical marketing groups
• Advertising firms
• Biomedical companies
• Consumer research companies

Some food science graduates, especially those who speak a second language, will find opportunities with global food agencies to meet critical food needs in other countries.