Sustainable Bioproducts

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Bioproducts

Concentrations Offered

Business, Science

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Connect and network with representatives from Mississippi’s more than $19 billion forest-products industry.

02

Provide housing materials for shelter in the U.S. and around the world.

03

Engineer integrated solutions to produce sustainable bioproducts.

04

Develop close relationships with alumni, stakeholders, and other employers.

05

Experience hands-on labs and field work and learn transferable skills in housing and forest products.

Core
Skills

  • Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to housing and forest resource issues by integrating scientific, philosophical, and ethical viewpoints.
  • Demonstrate awareness of natural and human factors that influence housing challenges and sustainable forestry practices.
  • Analyze and interpret data using statistical methods, drawing evidence-based conclusions from scientific research and experimentation.
  • Use critical thinking to evaluate information, defend arguments, and propose effective, research-informed solutions.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally in oral and written formats while managing time and resources effectively in field and laboratory settings.

Sample
Jobs

  • R&D Engineer / Wood Technologist
  • Quality Control Technician or Supervisor
  • Regulatory Specialist
  • Production Engineer / Facilities Inspector / Supervisor
  • Sales Representative

Successful Career Outcomes

Strong Job Placement Our sustainable bioproducts graduates have a 100% job placement.
Job Opportunities Jobs encompass product and process development, quality control, production control, engineering, personnel relations, and general management.
Now Hiring Sustainable Bioproducts is a niche field with most graduates receiving multiple job offers.

Top
Employment
Industries

  • Wood Products and Timber Manufacturing Industry
  • Forestry and Forest Management
  • Chemicals and Forest Protection
  • Construction and Contracting Services
  • Higher Education and Research

Brag
Points

  • This STEM degree program is accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology.
  • Our laboratories and commercial manufacturing and testing facilities, at over 90,000 square feet, provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Turn renewable resources into real-world solutions with Mississippi State’s sustainable bioproducts major. In this program, you’ll learn by doing as you explore the science behind wood- and plant-based materials transforming industries like construction, energy, and design. Gain hands-on experience in product development, materials testing, and environmental analysis while building the skills to lead in a sustainability-focused economy. Whether your interests lie in eco-friendly building products, bioenergy, or green manufacturing, you’ll apply what you learn to make a tangible impact. As a sustainable bioproducts major, you’ll expand your real-world experience through career-aligned internships and further enhance your learning through study abroad programs, student organizations, major-related jobs, undergraduate research, and community service projects—preparing you to graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to innovate in the green economy.

Spotlight

Further your education through the Thrive in Five accelerated M.S. degree program, where students complete undergraduate and master’s coursework concurrently to graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees within five years.
 

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Alumni
Success

I chose the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts so I could learn more about wood products because it is one of the largest industries in Mississippi.

Tyler Catchot, alumnus

Student
Testimonial

This major is really just engineering with wood. It has been exciting to learn different ways we can make wood more durable without relying on harmful chemicals.

Emily Lawson, student