Dr. Londa Nwadike
SDSU’s program has graduates working in the dairy and food industry across the US and the world. Jarrod Otta , working for Glanbia Nutritionals in Sioux Falls, graduated from the program in 1989. His success through the program and career spurred his nephew Joey Otta to graduate in 2023. Joey now works for Saputo Cheese in Texas. “Students can help contribute to feeding the world healthy, safe, and sustainable food products,” said Dr. Nwadike. “Graduates from the dairy manufacturing program are in high demand from the dairy and food industry, receiving competitive starting salaries with many opportunities for advancement and bonuses.” The department also offers a food science degree, focusing on the broader scope of foods’ chemical and biological processes. The department also offers a degree in dairy production, which focuses on producing the milk used in dairy processing. A degree in dairy-based food manufacturing is unique to SDSU and sought by leaders in the dairy industry, Dr. Nwadike adds. A LIVEABLE WAGE MAKES THE WORRIES GO AWAY With a 100% job placement, the average starting salaries can reach $70,000 or beyond in dairy manufacturing and food science with opportunities for bonuses and promotion.
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