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




