SB Careers
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Are sustainable bioproducts graduates in demand?
Yes! The demand for our graduates is consistently high because relatively few universities in the country offer this program, while the industries that hire our students are large and growing. Employers often recruit our students before graduation. Our graduates enjoy 100% employment based on the most recent MSU Career Center Survey.
What kinds of companies hire graduates?
Building materials and engineered wood manufacturers, packaging companies, mass timber and construction firms, wood treatment and preservation companies, bioenergy and biochemical producers, and government and research labs.
What is the average salary for a sustainable bioproducts graduate?
The average starting salary for graduates of the sustainable bioproducts degree programs ranges from $50,000 - $70,000.
Do sustainable bioproducts careers require outdoor work?
Not usually. Most careers combine lab, plant-floor (manufacturing), and office work. Think product testing, quality control, manufacturing, design, and R&D. If you like hands-on problem solving with materials and technology, it's a great fit.
Potential Careers
| Title |
|---|
| Communications Specialist |
| Computer Apps Development Specialist |
| Drying Kiln Supervisor |
| Laboratory Technician |
| Leadership Development Professional |
| Lumber & Treating Specialist |
| Lumber Inspector |
| Marketing Specialist |
| Materials Grader |
| Materials Scientist |
| Procurement Account Manager |
| Production Facilities Inspector |
| Quality Control Technician |
| Quality Supervisor |
| Regulatory Compliance Technician |
| Research & Development Engineer |
| Staff Engineer |
| Sales Representative |
| Sustainability Forester |
| Wood Production Engineer |
| Wood Technologist |
Potential Employers
| Title |
|---|
| APA‐The Engineered Wood Association |
| Arxada |
| BlueLinx Corporation |
| Drax Group |
| Ferrell–Calhoun Paints |
| Georgia‐Pacific, LLC |
| Huber Engineered Wood |
| Kop‐Coat Chemicals |
| Koppers Performance Chemicals |
| Louisiana Pacific Corporation |
| MiCROTEC |
| MS Department of Environmental Quality |
| Simpson Strong‐Tie |
| Southern Pine Inspection Bureau |
| Stella‐Jones Corporation |
| Sterling Structural Products |
| Thomasson Lumber |
| Union Pacific Railroad |
| University of Idaho |
| University of Toronto |
| USDA Agricultural Research Service |
| USDA Forest Products Laboratory |
| West Fraser |
| Weyerhaeuser |