California Polytechnic State University



CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

San Luis Obispo, California


Key Dairy Activities:

1. State FFA
2. Fall Producer Symposium
3. Dairy Foods Short Courses

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: Yes
Dairy Option: No
# Dairy Science Students: 125
# Animal Science/Dairy:140
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: unsure
Percent going to vet school: 20 %
Percent in ag research: unsure
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 90%
Percent going back to home farm: 15%
Average salary: N/A

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 220
Breed(s): Holstein and Jersey
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes

Course Work:

Internship required for graduation: No
Assistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses:Dairy Science, Animal Science, Food Science including Dairy Foods and Processing, Ag Business, Forestry and Natural

Travel Opportunities:

Many courses travel. They also have a Brazilian exchange program.

Additional Information:

N/A

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