There are a wide variety of options for research from field to laboratory, teaching or extension or a combination thereof. Career research opportunities are available with government agencies, private companies and universities. Professional training can be obtained at the BS and MS levels. Undergraduates can sometimes get part-time jobs in research laboratories. Cooperative education programs provide specialized training while working in areas of selected specialization.
Graduate students can normally get scholarships or asistantships.
Managing natural resources of rangelands. Evaluation of mineral leases. Regulation and evaluation of recreation. Developing cooperative relationships with range users. Research new methods and techniques.