Academics
At the College of Natural Resources, you’ll gain the skills to build a sustainable future, whether you’re restoring vital habitats, strengthening communities or engineering sustainable products.
Practical Learning for Proven Careers
At the NC State College of Natural Resources, we believe that the most important lessons aren’t just found in a textbook — they’re found in our forests, in our mountains, on our coasts and within the industries we serve.
Here, you’ll join a tight-knit community of innovators dedicated to sustainability and improving human well-being. Whether you are an undergraduate discovering your path or a graduate student advancing global research, you will find a home that balances the personalized support of a small college with the world-class resources of a preeminent land-grant university.
Graduate with a Resume, Not Just a Degree
Whatever you study at the College of Natural Resources, you’ll graduate fully prepared for life after college. Every student in every major enjoys hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, field labs in our 94,000 acres of managed forests, or research projects that tackle real-world challenges. These real-world experiences help you become a well-rounded graduate with a resume that will give you rich career prospects.
Undergraduate Programs
As a national leader in natural resources education, the College of Natural Resources offers students a premier academic experience that ranks among the top 10 in the country. Our undergraduate programs are designed for those who want to do more than sit in a classroom; every major integrates field-based training, hands-on laboratory work and direct access to a network of industry experts.
Students graduate equipped to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, from sustainable resource management and ecological health to social well-being and the engineering of renewable products.
Graduate Excellence and Faculty Expertise
Our graduate programs are among the best in the nation and are built on collaboration, innovation and impact. Faculty in the College of Natural Resources don’t just teach sustainability; their research tackles real challenges that matter to people and the planet. Our departments work across disciplines and industries, giving graduate students the chance to take part in groundbreaking projects and partnerships that define the future of natural resources.
