# California State University-Fresno: Food Science and Technology (bachelor's)

Fresno, CA. IPEDS 110556, CIP 01.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-fresno/majors/food-science-and-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,796
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,225 (U.S. median for this major: $70,537 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,500 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Food Science and Technology at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $75,601 | $17,498 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $75,466 | $20,654 | $16,665 | 86% |
| University of California-Davis | $70,571 | $14,750 | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-Fresno | $64,225 | $16,500 | $7,000 | 57% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $100,050 Fresno, CA, $91,930 CA, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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