• Department of Forest Biomaterials
• Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
• Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
• Center for Geospatial Analytics

• Forestry and Environmental Resources
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Environmental Technology and Management
  • Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
  • Forest Management
    • Ecology (Concentration)
    • Production (Concentration)
  • Natural Resources
    • Ecosystem Assessment (Concentration)
    • Policy and Administration (Concentration)
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
  • Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
    • Recreation and Park Management (Concentration)
    • Tourism and Event Management (Concentration)
  • Sport Management
• Forest Biomaterials
  • Paper Science and Engineering
  • Sustainable Materials and Technology
    • Wood Products
    • Sustainable Packaging
• Professional Certificates
  • Renewable Energy Assessment and Development (Certificate)

• Master’s Degrees
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
  • Geospatial Information Science & Technology
  • Forest Biomaterials
  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources
  • Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
  • Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Sports Management
  • Environmental Assessment
• Doctoral Degrees
  • Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
  • Forestry and Environmental Resources
  • Forest Biomaterials
  • Geospatial Analytics
  • Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
• Professional Degrees and Certificates
  • Master of Forestry
  • Graduate Certificates
    • Environmental Assessment (Certificate)
    • Geographic Information Systems (Minor)
    • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (Certificate)
    • Sport and Entertainment Venue Management (Certificate)

The College of Natural Resources is a global leader in sustainability, forestry and natural resource management. For nearly 100 years, the college has supported vital North Carolina industries, including forest and wood products — the state’s largest manufacturing sector — and tourism, the state’s largest service sector. Our teaching and research contribute to more than $50 billion in annual economic impact and support over 500,000 jobs in North Carolina, while also addressing environmental challenges worldwide.

About 1,400 undergraduate students and 420 graduate students are enrolled in the college. Students enjoy the close-knit feel of a small community along with the resources of NC State, one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities.

Students can choose from programs in forestry, paper science and engineering, parks and recreation, tourism, sport and golf management, ecosystem assessment, conservation, policy and administration, environmental technology and management, and sustainability. Graduates go on to enjoy careers in environmental consulting, government agencies, nonprofits, private industry and research.

Every undergraduate student completes hands-on experiences such as internships, research projects or fieldwork before graduation. These opportunities ensure students graduate with both technical expertise and real-world practice. Options include internships with industry and government partners, study abroad programs, undergraduate research and field-based learning across North Carolina’s diverse landscapes.

Each department maintains dedicated internship resources: Forest Biomaterials, Forestry and Environmental Resources and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

The college helps sustain industries that contribute more than $50 billion annually and support over 500,000 jobs statewide. Faculty, students and alumni work with landowners, government agencies and private companies to manage natural resources responsibly while providing outreach to more than half a million forest landowners.

NC State is consistently ranked among the best-value public universities in the nation. Money magazine ranked NC State the No. 2 best-value public college, reflecting the university’s combination of academic excellence, affordability and strong alumni outcomes.

Faculty in the college secure nearly $22 million in research grants each year from agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Science Foundation, NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency. This research protects North Carolina’s forests, water and tourism economy, advances national priorities in conservation and climate resilience, and generates knowledge that benefits communities worldwide.

The McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program provides about $1.1 million annually to the college to strengthen forestry research and graduate education. Funds support multiyear projects and graduate training in areas such as wildlife management, sustainable packaging and carbon storage, among many others.

Our faculty are internationally recognized for their research in areas such as sustainable forestry, geospatial analytics, climate resilience, conservation, tourism and sport management. Many of them are fellows of leading professional societies, award-winning educators and recipients of competitive federal and international grants. Their expertise shapes policies, informs global practices and ensures students learn from leaders in their fields.

The college maintains an active communications program that highlights discoveries, faculty expertise and student success stories. Articles are frequently cited by national and international media, amplifying the reach of our work and ensuring research findings influence public conversations, guide decision-making and connect communities with solutions to today’s environmental challenges.