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Food Science Tech in California

Food Science Tech Schools in California

341 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Food Science Tech major is the 165th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors in California

Food Science Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a food science tech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food science tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Food Science Tech Grads in California

There are 6,500 people in the state and 45,430 people in the nation working in food science tech jobs.

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Wages for Food Science Tech Jobs in California

In this state, food science tech grads earn an average of $72,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,570.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,342. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,766. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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Food Science Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers food science tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 10% $64,200
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 9% $42,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to food science tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
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General Agriculture 55
Plant Sciences 40
Other Agriculture 12
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Agricultural Production 10
Agricultural Economics 9
Soil Sciences 7

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