Dairy Husbandry and Production
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection and care of dairy animals and associated dairy farm and processing facilities and operations. Includes instruction in basic animal and dairy science; dairy animal nutrition and health; design and operation of dairy housing, feeding, and processing facilities and equipment; and related issues of safety, sanitation, shipping and handling, and applicable regulations.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 19
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $49k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection and care of dairy animals and associated dairy farm and processing facilities and operations. Includes instruction in basic animal and dairy science; dairy animal nutrition and health; design and operation of dairy housing, feeding, and processing facilities and equipment; and related issues of safety, sanitation, shipping and handling, and applicable regulations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$49k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$43k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Dairy Husbandry and Production
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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