by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #34 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,240 a year. This is higher than $51,888, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $43,014 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,960 for all food science tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the food science tech program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $382 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food science tech from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo food science tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of food science tech master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 165 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 120 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| General Agriculture | 43 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.