Food Science and Technology at Dakota County Technical College

Certificate graduates in food science and technology from Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) earn a median of $45,494 one year after graduating and $56,414 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$45,494
After 4 years
$56,414
Median debt
—
Graduates (2 yrs)
10

That is 8% below the national median of $49,465 for this degree. It ranks 3rd of 3 colleges for first-year earnings in food science and technology (certificate).

Food Science and Technology (Certificate) at DCTC vs. nationally

DCTCTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$45,494$49,465
Earnings after 4 years$56,414$69,286
Median debt—$19,601

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do DCTC food science and technology graduates make?

Graduates with a certificate in food science and technology from Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $45,494 one year after graduation and $56,414 four years after.