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. We've also included details on how UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for food science tech majors, UC Davis came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 2 |
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UC Davis. This makes it the #7 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,084 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 UC Davis, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $61,486 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,960 for all food science tech majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from UC Davis in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Davis does not offer an online option for its food science tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Davis Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Food Science Technology from UC Davis in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 370 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 154 |
| Plant Sciences | 46 |
| Agricultural Production | 36 |
| Other Agriculture | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.