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UGA Specific Information for Dairy Science

The thriving dairy industry in Georgia is an important segment of the agricultural economy. The modern industry requires personnel trained in business, economics, and management as well as the traditional dairy science courses. Courses of a more basic nature may be emphasized by students who desire careers in science-related fields or who wish to pursue graduate or professional study. This major is highly recommended for persons planning to enter a program of study in veterinary medicine.

The curriculum in dairy science prepares the student for a career in dairy farm operation as a manager or owner; in sales of equipment, animal health products or feed; in field services with processing plants, feed manufacturers, breed associations, and marketing agencies; in college research and teaching; as county extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers, or research technicians.

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Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Dairy Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 Dairy Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2022 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2022 Dairy Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
University of Georgia	Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia	Animal and Dairy Science, PhD
University of Wisconsin - Madison	Veterinary Medicine, DVM