by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly Pomona ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,883 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,888 for all food science tech students.
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 | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Books and Supplies | $995 | $995 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,330 | $16,330 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,041 | $4,041 |
Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in food science tech from Cal Poly Pomona in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly Pomona 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 Pomona Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 139 |
| Plant Sciences | 23 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 23 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 22 |
| General Agriculture | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.