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Food Science Technology Schools in California

50 Food Science Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Food Science Technology is the 165th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology 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 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology 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 Technology 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 full-time teacher rate is 85%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,764 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,198.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677. In their early career, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grads earn an average salary of $66,662.

Food Science Technology 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
General Agriculture 55
Plant Sciences 40
Other Agriculture 12
Agricultural Production 10
Agricultural Economics 9
Soil Sciences 7
Animal Science 6
International Agriculture 2

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View Nationwide Food Science Technology Report

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