PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IndianaKey Dairy Activities:
1. Purdue Heifer sale 2. Purdue Judging Invitational
3. Milk Mondays
Student Statistics:
Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: No
# Animal Science/Dairy: 40
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 50
Percent going to vet school: 25%
Percent in ag research: 15%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 35%
Percent going back to home farm: 30%
Average salary: $31,750 to $50,250
Dairy Herd Information:
# cows: 180Breed(s): Holstein and Brown Swiss
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes
Course Work:
Internship required for graduation: NoAssistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses: Dairy Farm Management, Dairy Farm Evaluation, Dairy Foods, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Ruminant Nutrition, Applied Reproductive Management, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare
Travel Opportunities:
World Dairy Expo, Dairy Club farm visits, study abroad efforts in Romania and Haiti. Return to 4 Year College Listings