Food Technology and Processing at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI

Agriculture & Natural Resources ASSOCIATE CIP 01.1002

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

25%

1 of 4

Female Graduates

75%

3 of 4

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,170

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Food Technology and Processing. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $4,170 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Blackhawk Technical College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Food Technology and Processing.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 01.1002

Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 4 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 25% male, 75% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Blackhawk Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Laboratory Food Science Technician	53%	77%	38%	$10,655

In the Laboratory Food Science Technician program at Blackhawk Technical College, 77% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 53% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,655 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Food Science Technicians

Average Starting Salary

$49,430

10-Year Job Growth

+4.8%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Food Science Technicians SOC: 19-4013	$39,544	+4.8%	75%	primary100% confidence
Food Scientists and Technologists SOC: 19-1012	$68,248	+6.5%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$37,073

Peak Salary

$61,788

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (4)

● Reading Comprehension

● Writing

● Speaking

● Active Listening

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Blackhawk Technical College

Location Janesville, WI

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,170

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,927

Average Net Price $8,597

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Program Information

CIP Code: 01.1002

CIP Family: 01

IPEDS ID: