Bachelor’s Degrees in Dairy Science
Education Levels of Dairy Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 100 people earned their bachelor's degree in dairy science. This makes it the 608th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dairy science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 100 |
| Associate Degree | 24 |
| Basic Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s Degree | 8 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Dairy Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dairy science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dairy science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dairy science. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 73 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dairy science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 81 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Dairy Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dairy science. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dairy science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from UW - River Falls.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dairy science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from UW - Madison.
Virginia Tech comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dairy science. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from Virginia Tech. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
South Dakota State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dairy science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from South Dakota State. About 60% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dairy science. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Iowa State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dairy science. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from Iowa State.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dairy science. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,454 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from ENMU - Main Campus. Of these students, 70% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dairy science. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,223 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from UW - Platteville.
University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dairy science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from UGA.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dairy science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Delaware Valley University. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in dairy science from DelVal.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dairy science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Animal Sciences | 6,830 |
| Other Animal Sciences | 151 |
| Poultry Science | 130 |
| Animal Health | 84 |
| Livestock Management | 1 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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