Today, wood is the most dominant industrial material in the world, and in the US more wood is used annually than all of the metals, plastic and Portland cement combined. Wood is a complex, naturally-composite material that has many useful characteristics, and is renewable. As a result, the world demand for wood and wood products is growing. Demand is expected to rise even faster with increasing concern with fossil fuel emissions and rising standards of living. As a result, professional wood scientists and technologists who understand the nature of this complex material, processing technologies, and world markets are in high demand.
Most graduates work in industry and find employment in any part of the country.
Increasingly, graduates are being sought for international assignments. Typically, successful BS graduates find employment in manufacturing, technical service or marketing. Click here to learn more about career opportunities in wood science and technology. More importantly, graduates from our program are well equipped for challenging and rewarding career assignments after their entry-level position. Relocation assistance is available.