Below is a sampling of careers that the majors and options in the Department of Forestry can prepare you for. Students can also continue their education through graduate school in the sciences to pursue careers in education and research. Minors are also available for students who would like to add a forestry or natural resources component to another field of study.

Forestry Major

• Environmental Resource Management Option
  • Environmental and Forest Consultant
  • Wetlands Consultant
  • GIS or Environmental Analyst
  • Nonprofit Forestland Manager
• Forest Resource Management  Option
  • Commercial Forester
  • State, County or Agency Forester
  • Consulting Forester
  • Landowner Assistance Forester
• Industrial Forestry Operations Option
  • Procurement Forester
  • Mill Manager
• Urban Forestry Option
  • Commercial or Utility Arborist
  • City, State or Regional Urban Forester
  • Consulting Urban Forester
  • Nonprofits and Tree Foundations
• Watershed Management

Natural Resource Conservation Major

• Natural Resource Recreation Option
  • Outfitter or Adventure Guide
  • Park or Refuge Manager
  • Park Ranger
  • Ecotourism Planner
• Natural Resources Education (K-6) Option
  • Elementary Education
  • Conservation Education Specialist
  • Naturalist or Environmental Educator
  • Interpretive Park Ranger
  • Nature Guide
• Natural Resources Science (6-12) Option
  • Conservation Education Specialist
  • Earth Science Teacher
  • High School Environmental Education
  • Interpretive Park Ranger