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Major Overview for Dairy Science

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Overview for Dairy Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Careers for Dairy Science Majors

A major in Dairy Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Dairy Science

Top 11 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Dairy Science among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
31
(2.8%)
Minimally Selective$11,125
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
21
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$14,868
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
17
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$14,721
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
15
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12
(0.8%)
Minimally Selective$11,589
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
9
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$13,854
Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA
8
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$34,374
Utah State University
Logan, UT
4
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$9,880
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
4
(0.0%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH
3
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,438
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.