A College of Forestry education, which includes hands-on field work, makes our graduates among the most prepared and employable professionals in the nation. Browse career choices below to see what awaits you after graduation. And if you are in the market for a job, check out our jobs page!
Possible Careers and salaries:
Our graduates have been hired as: Arborist, Aquatic Invasive Species Technician, Conservation Coordinator, Ecological Economist, Environmental Analyst/Planner, Forest/Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Educator/Instructor, Public Health Ecologist, Interpretive Park Ranger, Natural Resource Manager, Restoration Project Manager, Outreach Coordinator, Water Resources Specialist, Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist, Wildlife Biologist/Technician, Stream Ecologist/Technician, Soil Conservationist, and Silviculture Forester
Our graduates work for: Adams Environmental, Inc, AKS Engineering & Forestry, Ash Creek Forest Management, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District, CA Fire Science Consortium, City, County and State Governments, Conservation Biology Institute, Coos Watershed Association, Environment for the Americas, First Environments Early Learning Center, Greenbelt Land Trust, Oregon Zoo, Methow Salmon Recovery, MT Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation, OR Parks and Recreation Department, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service, and The Nature Conservancy
Class of 2020, B.S. degree in Natural Resources
Current Job: Wilderness Ranger Intern
“My name is Alonna Reeves and I served as a Wilderness Ranger Intern for the Deschutes National Forest this summer. My main duties were to enforce wilderness regulations to visitors, maintain campsites and trails, perform naturalization and ecological restoration tasks and collect data on invasive species and public use patterns. I had the opportunity to gain my Crosscut Certification as well as go out into the field with wildlife and trail crews. My plans for the upcoming future is to utilize the public hiring authority gained through the program and acquire a permanent job with the Forest Service.“
Work Experience Practicum - Students majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest/Civil Engineering, Forestry, Renewable Materials, and Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership must complete a six-month work experience practicum prior to graduation. Natural Resources majors do not have a six-month work experience requirement but are encouraged to seek out internship and work experiences. The Benefits are Great:
Mentored Employment Program - This program provides College of Forestry undergraduate students paid opportunities to work with faculty on research, special projects, and/or field experiences. These types of experiences enhance students' professional skills, build important mentor/protégé relationships and guidance while assisting faculty with important work.
Job Shadow Program - The College of Forestry has partnered with employers from various sectors of forestry to provide job shadow opportunities for career exploration in the fields of forestry, natural resources, forest products and recreation industries. As a current or prospective student, participate in a job shadow to:
Assistant Director the in the Career Development Center
britt.hoskins@oregonstate.edu
Student Resources and Engagement Programs Specialist
(541) 737-1593
brooke.harrington@oregonstate.edu
