career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 19-3094 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | 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. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 137,600 |
| a median | 85,310 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 44 | 66 |
| h median | 41 | 67 |
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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