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Food Science in California

Food Science Schools in California

Jobs for Food Science Grads in California

6,810 people in the state and 37,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Food Sciences.

Food Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Food Science Jobs in California

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $71,193 in the state and $79,099 nationwide.

Food Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 5 colleges in California offering Food Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 30% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Food Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Food Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Food Scientists and Technologists $55,930

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Food Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Agricultural Business Operations 3,573
Agriculture 3,276
Agricultural Business 2,188
Agricultural Economics 1,768
Agricultural Mechanization 502
International Agriculture 207
Food Products Processing 168
Agricultural Business Management 137

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