Food Sciences Schools in California

175 students earned Food Sciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Food Sciences is the 276th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 32.6%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
• White: 29.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
• Other Races: 4.6%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in California

2,620 people in the state and 24,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to food sciences.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in California

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

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in CA

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

Food Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists	10%	$64,200

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Other Food Science	11

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View Nationwide Food Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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