Dairy products are vital components of nutritious diets around the world. The Microbiology Specialization focuses on the processing of high quality, safe and diverse dairy products, with an emphasis on food safety and quality management systems, leading to numerous exciting and diverse job opportunities all around the country.
Current starting salaries range in the region of $45,000 to $60,000 per year. The state of the art Davis Dairy plant provides hands-on experience through laboratory and employment opportunities in addition to optional commercial internship experiences. Graduates will become leaders in the Dairy Processing Industry, especially in Quality Assurance and Food Safety.