“Food science looks at the biological, chemical and physical makeup of food. Food Scientists are looking at the science and engineering of food to preserve and produce food that is safe and high quality. One way to look at it is the intersection between biology, chemistry and cooking.”~Laura Herbst, Chair, Department of Agribusiness and Food Science
- Food Technologist
- Flavorist
- Research and Development Specialist
- Food Scientist
- Food Sales Representative
- Food Safety Technician
- Nutritionist
- Food Compliance Specialist
- Food Production Manager
- Food Lab Technician
- Risk Management Assessor
- Food Systems Officer
- Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Food Inspector
- Quality Assurance
Over the past 8 years, 100% of DelVal food science graduates had jobs before graduation.
Previous Internship and Employment Opportunities
Bimbo Bakeries
Blommer’s Chocolate
Clemens Food Group
Del-Val Food Ingredients
Flavor Development Corporation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FreshPet
Gorgeous Goat Creamery
Godshall’s Quality Meats
Ingredion
Just Born Quality Confections
Kellogg’s
Keystone Winery
Martin's Food Stores
McCormick
Molson Coors
Ocean Spray
Owowcow Creamery
Pepsi
Soaked Winery (Student Founded)
Stone and Key Cellars
The Campbell’s Company
Turkey Hill
USDA Eastern Research Center
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Warrell Corporation
Wawa
World Flavors
Salaries in Food Science and Food Technology
| Career | Median Salary |
| Marketing/Sales/Business Development | $133,000 |
| Flavors | $115,000 |
| Research | $110,000 |
| Food Safety | $100,003 |
| Product Development | $94,600 |
| Sensory and Consumer Science | $89,621 |
| Quality Assurance | $88,000 |
| Laboratory | $74,000 |
Source: Institute of Food Technologies, Salary Survey 2026
Majors for Food Scientists
There are many ways to become a food scientist and each of these majors can get you there. Find the one that best fits your interests and career goals.
Our award-winning Experience360 program is the cornerstone of a DelVal education. In addition to researching job titles, career outlooks and salary projections, 100% of our students graduate with hands-on experience in their field of interest through internships, career explorations, research, community service and leadership opportunities.
Why Study Food Science at DelVal?
- You can turn your love of science and food into a successful career path in a growing industry.
- You will prepare for an industry where the median salary for food science jobs in 2026 was $76,000 to $100,000.
- Over the past eight years, 100% of DelVal Food Science graduates have been employed at graduation.
- You will have internships and employment opportunities at top companies including The Campbell’s Company, Clemens Food Group, Turkey Hill, Ocean Spray, the Food and Drug Administration and many others.
- You will study a range of topics from nutrition, food chemistry and microbiology to product development, processing, and quality assurance and safety. Courses are specified by the Institute of Food Technologists.
- You will learn in classrooms and our dedicated food science laboratories with hands-on experience in your first year.
- You will join an alumni network of food science professionals who love to connect with young professionals.
Careers are built on experience and passion. Every major at DelVal gives you hands-on experience that prepares you for success in your career or graduate school.
