Employment Opportunities For Forestry Graduates Graduate foresters work in a wide variety of professional positions. Of course, many work in traditional positions such as industrial and consulting forester, forest engineer, fire protection specialist, and park ranger.
Employment is widespread across both private and governmental organizations.
Many graduates also work in more non-traditional fields, such as elementary and secondary education, land surveying, and computer applications and management. These graduates have found that a forestry education is a good basis for success in many fields. Forestry employment opportunities are currently excellent. Most students near graduation usually have already lined up a job. Obtaining one's Registered Professional Forester's license will greatly increase one's responsibilities and compensation.