Placement for May Undergraduate Students

Each May, the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources conducts a placement survey of our graduates. Below is the compilation of the most recent raw data as reported in the replies. For additional information about career placement or data from previous years, contact the FNR Office of Student Services at tconn@purdue.edu or 765-494-3591.

Placement Stats (PDF)

Aquatic Sciences

Employment Status
Spring 2020
Spring 2021
Spring 2022
Spring 2023
Employed Full-Time
1
2
6
2
Employed Part-Time
1
0
0
0
Still Seeking Employment
0
0
1
2
Continuing Education
0
2
2
1
Seeking Continuing Education
1
0
0
0
Military, Volunteering, or Service Organization
0
0
0
0
Not Seeking Employment or Other Opportunity
0
0
0
0
Total Number of Surveys Completed
3
4
9
5

 Forestry

Employment Status
Spring 2020
Spring 2021
Spring 2022
Spring 2023
Employed Full-Time
10
12
9
7
Employed Part-Time
0
0
1
0
Still Seeking Employment
2
2
0
5
Continuing Education
0
2
0
0
Seeking Continuing Education
0
0
0
1
Military, Volunteering, or Service Organization
1
0
1
0
Not Seeking Employment or Other Opportunity
1
0
0
0
Total Number of Surveys Completed
14
16
11
13

Wildlife

Employment Status
Spring 2020
Spring 2021
Spring 2022
Spring 2023
Employed Full-Time
8
9
19
12
Employed Part-Time
2
1
2
5
Still Seeking Employment
3
4
4
8
Continuing Education
3
4
5
1
Seeking Continuing Education
0
0
1
1
Military, Volunteering, or Service Organization
0
1
0
0
Not Seeking Employment or Other Opportunity
1
0
0
0
Total Number of Surveys Completed
17
19
31
27

All Majors

Employment Status
Spring 2020
Spring 2021
Spring 2022
Spring 2023
Employed Full-Time
18
21
33
19
Employed Part-Time
3
1
2
5
Still Seeking Employment
5
5
5
13
Continuing Education
3
7
7
2
Seeking Continuing Education
1
0
1
2
Military, Volunteering, or Service Organization
1
1
1
0
Not Seeking Employment or Other Opportunity
1
0
0
0
Total Number of Surveys Completed
32
35
49
41

Career Resources

Professional Organizations assist you in your career exploration as you decide coursework, student organizations, internships and research projects.

While there are limitless careers in the field of natural resources, view our career profiles which highlights some of the career opportunities available to you.

Related Skills opens opportunities as employers are seeking candidates with the attributes listed.

With over 50 employers at the FNR Career Fair, student opportunities abound with internships, summer positions and graduation career positions.

FNR Career Fair

Personal Assessment can help as you narrow down your skills and interests. Take a look at these resources that help you find the career that fits you.

If you are finding that none of the career options or job postings you have reviewed are interesting maybe it is time for some personal assessment of your skills and interests. The Center for Career Opportunities​​ can assist with further career counseling. Below are a few sites that may be helpful as you assess where your interests and skills align with career options.

 

Choose what works best for you!

The FNR Office of Student Services is open from 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except on University holidays.

Dr. Barny Dunning
Barny Dunning
Professor & Director of OSS
Phone: 765-494-3565
Email: jdunning@purdue.edu

Jackie Getzin
Jackie Getson, Interim Graduate
Program Coordinator (Current Students),
Research Associate & Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 765-496-7406
Email: jgetson@purdue.edu

Megan Gunn
Megan Gunn, Recruitment and Outreach Specialist
Phone: 765-494-7477
Email: mlgunn@purdue.edu

Maria Leatherwood
Maria Leatherwood
Sr. Academic Advisor
Phone: 765-496-4819
Email: meleathe@purdue.edu

Charlotte Owings
Charlotte Owings, Alumni, Scholarship, Awards, and Student Career Specialist
Phone: 765-494-0425
Email: freemac@purdue.edu
Julie Pluimer
Julie Pluimer, Assistant Directorr
Phone: 765-494-3629
Email: jpluimer@purdue.edu