During the past three years, the ratio of available positions to available graduates has averaged four to one. About 40 percent of the dairy science graduates during these past four years have chosen to accept positions on dairy farms. In doing so, they not only make a valuable contribution to the business of animal agriculture, but they enjoy the advantages of rural living such as fresh air, low crime rate, and outdoor living while earning a good salary. Another 20-25 percent have entered the agribusiness field in positions with feed, equipment, artificial insemination, etc., companies and with financial institutions. Another group has chosen to work in educational pursuits, such as Vo-Ag teachers, agricultural extension agents, and marketing and breed extension specialists.
Demand continues to be strong in all areas.
The Department of Dairy Science maintains a job file and current job listings that include farm managers, herdspersons, equipment sales and service, breed association fieldpersons, marketing fieldpersons, laboratory technicians, extension agents, production testing supervisors, and pharmaceutical marketing positions for a variety of agricultural industries.