Food Science at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
If you plan to study Food Science, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in Pomona, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 food science degrees were granted at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) studied exclusively online and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Food Science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Food Science graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 57% women (17) and 43% men (13).
Food Science Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Of the 30 bachelor’s food science degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 57% were women (17) and 43% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 83% of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Graduates
Students who finish Food Science program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Food Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
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
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