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 undergraduate office at mledman@purdue.edu or 765-494-3591.

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.

 

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