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Food Science Technology Schools in California

447 students earned Food Science Tech degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Food Science Technology is the 140th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 310
Associate Degree 50
Master’s Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

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: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.9%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in California

In this state, there are 6,500 people employed in jobs related to a food science tech degree, compared to 45,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in California

Food Science Tech grads earn an average of $72,580 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in California that offer food science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 64% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,198.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,931 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,155. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#7

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. A typical student attending Allan Hancock College will pay a net price of $3,814. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,585.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,302. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

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
Animal Science 835
Agricultural Economics 770
671
Agricultural Production 390
Plant Sciences 263
General Agriculture 222
Horticulture 130
Agricultural Mechanization 110

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