Bachelor's Degree in Milling Science and Management
Master all aspects of the grain processing industry in preparation for a career in production, research and development, quality control and technical sales.
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Bachelor's Degree in Milling Science and Management
B.S. in milling science and management
A career in milling science and management offers outstanding opportunities. Demand for milling products — flour and grain — remains constant, and K-State offers the nation’s only bachelor’s degree in milling.
Salaries for milling science graduates are consistently among the highest in the nation. Graduates may choose positions in production areas while others may enter fields in research and development or quality control.
The K-State difference
Students select one of two areas within milling science: operations or chemistry, taking courses utilizing the department’s grain-grading laboratory, cereal chemistry laboratories and physical dough-testing laboratories.
The department’s facilities include a state-of-the-art pilot mill, the Hal Ross Flour Mill, where students have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in many areas of the milling process, as well as process several different types of grains.
As the nation’s only bachelor’s program in milling, K-State is a major supplier of graduates entering the industry. Many graduates report seeing college friends on the job and at industry meetings.
Did you know?
The Milling Science Club provides an opportunity to join others with similar interests for professional and social activities. Club activities include milling flour and making baking mixes to raise money for club activities. Some activities include attending industry conferences and fun social activities to get to know your classmates and build life-long friendships.
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The Career Center offers an extensive career library, free assessments for exploring major/careers, job search training, career advising, employer connections, and a staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.
At a public research university like K-State, you'll have direct access to research opportunities from the start. K-State undergraduates have studied sustainable energy, cancer cells, musical lyrics and many other topics alongside nationally renowned faculty at K-State's 90-plus research centers.
Studying in another country not only allows you to experience the wonders of another culture, but it also broadens your horizons and makes you a stronger citizen in our global society. There are more than 85 countries currently participating in K-State's education abroad programs!
Whether you are interested in a career in human or animal health, K-State is a great place to start the journey toward becoming a healthcare professional. You will have a dedicated health professions advisor who will help you navigate the professional school application process for your chosen healthcare field.
Did you know that K-State pre-law students are accepted into law school at a rate substantially exceeding the national average? In preparing for law school, you will work with a dedicated pre-law advisor and select the major of your choice in any department in any college within the university.