Careers

With about 70 percent of the western United States and more than 40 percent of the world is classified as rangeland, the opportunities to build a difference-making career in rangeland science and management are varied and abundant.

Oregon State’s one-of-a-kind rangeland sciences degree program prepares you to pursue professional opportunities that address critical issues confronting the social, political, economic, ecological and environmental development of the nation and the world.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to rangeland sciences. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

Additional career resources and information

Completion of this rangeland sciences degree will satisfy the current minimal federal requirements for range conservationist positions and several other natural science related positions. Learn more about careers in rangeland management and the types of federal, state and private agencies who are seeking workers with the type of knowledge that is conveyed in this degree program.