Dairy Science

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

589th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
10
Colleges offer it
138
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
50
Women
88

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O's Insights on Dairy Science

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 96% of graduates come from public universities.

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