Careers

Careers with an educational background in natural resources span across a variety of industries including government, outdoor education and recreation, consulting, conservation, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit work and education.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

The undergraduate program is also a great foundation for going on to graduate work, such as the Master of Natural Resources. The Natural Resources Accelerated Master’s Platform allows students in the undergraduate Natural Resources degree to complete graduate level coursework that can be applied to both their bachelor’s degree and their Master’s degree once they are accepted into the MNR program.

Other potential graduate programs include Professional Science Master's in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration and the Sustainable Natural Resources graduate certificate – all delivered online through OSU Ecampus.

For information about job prospects for these career fields, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook. 

Career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to OSU's Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.