MTU’s Sustainable Bioproducts bachelor’s degree explores alternative fuel sources by looking at biobased products, such as trees, plants, and agricultural materials, in hopes of reversing the effects of climate change. Fields that individuals in this degree path can expect to utilize include natural science, business, engineering, biology, chemistry and mathematics.
Benefits of the work within this field include helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increasing biodiversity, and changing waste disposal options. By switching to a biobased material for fuel, emissions can be significantly reduced. Managing forests can increase biodiversity, which can make healthier species.
There are many opportunities in this field, with about 1.1 million jobs in the U.S. Career opportunities including environmental engineer, sustainability engineer, sustainability manager, or product developer. These careers collectively have an average salary of about $80,000.
More information about the degree can be found at mtu.edu/forest/undergraduate/sustainable-bioproducts/.
