career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Programmers and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Programmers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1251 | 19-1012 |
| title | Computer Programmers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 15-1251.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. | 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 | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 109,870 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 103,640 | 92,190 |
| a median | 98,670 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 52,190 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 71,860 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 128,960 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 162,090 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 49 | 44 |
| h median | 47 | 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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