Dairy Science at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Dairy Science, consider the program at Iowa State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 dairy science degrees were granted at Iowa State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Dairy Science graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dairy Science graduates at Iowa State University are 100% women (9) and 0% men (0).
Dairy Science Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 9 bachelor’s dairy science degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dairy Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Dairy Science Graduates
Students who finish Dairy Science program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Dairy Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.