career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2031 | 19-1012 |
| title | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-2031.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. | Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 21,860 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 115,020 | 92,190 |
| a median | 106,950 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 71,860 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 86,630 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 133,570 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 165,060 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 55 | 44 |
| h median | 51 | 41 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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