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Food Science Technology at University of California-Davis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Food Science Technology, take a look at what University of California-Davis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 food science technology degrees were granted at University of California-Davis.

Studying Online at University of California-Davis

Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) studied exclusively online and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at University of California-Davis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Davis’s Food Science Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Value	California	#4 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Value	California	#4 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from University of California-Davis

Students who complete University of California-Davis’s Food Science Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,648
2 years	$40,898
3 years	$51,441
4 years	$65,875
5 years	$74,764

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Food Science Technology graduates from University of California-Davis take home a median $65,875, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Food Science Technology graduates from University of California-Davis stands at $14,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Food Science Technology graduates at University of California-Davis, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at University of California-Davis are 63% women (52) and 37% men (31).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Among the 63 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 60% were women (38) and 40% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	13
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	22
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 13 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 23% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis

Among the 7 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 43% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Food Science Technology Concentrations at University of California-Davis

The Food Science Technology program at University of California-Davis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	52
Other Food Science	31

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at University of California-Davis pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Food Science Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Food Scientists and Technologists	$55,930
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.