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Food Science at University of California - Davis

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with food sciences programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Food Science Degrees Available at UC Davis

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Food Sciences

UC Davis Food Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for food sciences majors, UC Davis came in at #3. 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Food Science Schools	3
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	4
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	5
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	15
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	15
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	15
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	17
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	17
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	18
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	20
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	21
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	22
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	37
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	38

Popularity of Food Sciences at UC Davis

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from UC Davis. This makes it the #18 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Davis Food Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at University of California - Davis.

UC Davis Food Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food sciences from UC Davis. About 39% were men and 61% 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 sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	24
Other Races	3

UC Davis Food Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 food sciences majors earned their master's degree from UC Davis. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Davis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.

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 sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to Food Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Food Science & Technology, Other	41

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bev Sykes under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.