by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Davis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Davis as a strong choice for food science technology, ranked #9 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 9 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in California | 3 of 6 |
Here is each degree level offered in food science technology at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Food Science Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $65,875 a year. This is higher than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, food science technology students borrow a median amount of $14,750 in student loans. This is higher than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are Non-Resident Alien. About 35% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UC Davis granted 42 bachelor’s completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (48%).
UC Davis granted 21 bachelor’s completions in food science and technology, other in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Davis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 7 |
