The dairy industry is also a leader in the adoption of computers as tools in decision making. Dual majors and minors are also available. All options include required course work in the basic sciences, social sciences, and humanities, as well as dairy science courses. Type of Work Bachelor's Degree Recipients Enter Dairy science graduates are in great demand for a wide variety of positions. Many choose careers in animal breeding, marketing, technical service, finance, education, communications, milk processing, and quality control, as well as in dairy herd management.
Many graduates eventually assume ownership of a dairy farm.
About 25 percent continue their studies to become animal researchers or veterinarians. Employment Outlook Career opportunities exceed graduates by a wide margin. 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.