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 #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona is $46,124. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,002 for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $17,498 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,636.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
Of the 41 food science tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal Poly Pomona, about 34% were men and 66% 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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 123 |
| General Agriculture | 38 |
| Plant Sciences | 35 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 30 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 24 |
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