Wood Products
Gain knowledge in areas of wood science and technology and convert wood into useful products with our Wood Products major.
Many industries and associations need personnel trained in the marketing and technical sales aspects of wood products. These positions require a sound technological background blended with an understanding of management, marketing, and sales methods. Our Wood Products major can help prepare you to enter the industry.
Why Major in Wood Products?
You may choose this major if you want to:
- apply technology to processes and products
- work in the business or marketing of wood products
- evaluate or modify wood product properties and develop new products
Career Opportunities for Graduates
The number of job openings in the agricultural industry annually exceeds the number of available qualified graduates.
A variety of career choices are available to you:
- Business management
- Construction material supply
- Education
- Engineered wood products
- Fiber and wood production
- International trade
- Marketing and sales
- Paper mill management
- Retail/wholesale operations
- Sawmill management
- Training and development
- Wood science
