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Employment rates in the past few years have been over 75% for graduates working in the field of Recreation, Fish & Wildlife within two months of graduation. Graduates are well prepared to serve in a variety of roles that have advancement potential and can lead to higher levels of education and professional designation.

1 Year

  • Environmental tech.
  • Fisheries technician
  • Forestry tech.
  • Naturalist
  • Park ranger
  • Research tech.
  • Trail crew
  • Wildlife tech.

3 Years (Many require degrees)

  • Consultant
  • Entry level government
  • GIS tech.
  • Recreation officer
  • Senior park ranger
  • Senior technician in fish and wildlife jobs
  • University student (See below for info on furthering your education.)

5 Years

  • Conservation Officers
  • Consulting (Sole Proprietor)
  • GIS Analyst
  • Park Planner
  • Professional Biologist
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