Food & Nutrition Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 292 students earned their Food & Nutrition degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Food & Nutrition is the 653rd most popular major in the state.

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 14.0%
• Black or African American: 4.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 45.2%
• White: 28.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
• Other Races: 5.1%

Jobs for Food & Nutrition Grads in California

There are 13,180 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in food & nutrition jobs.

Wages for Food & Nutrition Jobs in California

A typical salary for a food & nutrition grad in the state is $35,250, compared to a typical salary of $30,130 nationwide.

Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs in CA

Food & Nutrition Careers in CA

Some of the careers food & nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists	20%	$75,830
Dietetic Technicians	14%	$31,600

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Human Nutrition	3

View all majors related to Food & Nutrition

View Nationwide Food & Nutrition Report

References

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

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