by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UC Davis compares to other colleges that offer food science technology.
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UC Davis is in the top 5% of the country for food science technology. In particular, it placed #6 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
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 |
Read more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Roughly 62% 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 master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% 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 doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the food science technology majors at University of California-Davis.
The food science technology program at UC Davis breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 52 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 31 |
UC Davis awarded 52 degrees in food science in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (44%).
UC Davis awarded 31 completions in food science and technology, other in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).