Potential Careers


CFR Jobs

What can youyou do
with a degree from the College of Forest Resources?

Find out how school credits can be earned through work opportunities.

Forestry Careers
Forestry

Forestry is the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests for current and future uses. Learn about the typical tasks a professional forester performs.

Bioproduct Careers
Sustainable Bioproducts

The forest products industry is one of the most vital industries in the state of Mississippi and in the United States. The combined employment of the furniture, lumber, wood products, composites, and paper sectors on the economy far exceeds the employment of any other manufacturing sector in the state.

Natural Resources Careers
Natural Resource & Environmental Conservation

The purpose of this major is to ensure that graduates of the program can knowledgeably develop, apply, facilitate, and/or execute natural resource and environmental management plans that adequately address matters of ownership/public goals and objectives, ecosystem health and sustainability, and the legal and regulatory environment.

Wildlife Careers
Wildlife & Fisheries

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture’s mission is to provide information and train individuals for public agencies and private interests to manage wildlife and fish resources.