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Interested in an entomology degree?

Entomology is the field of biological science concerned with the study of insects and their relatives in relation to humans, animals, plants and the environment. Students interested in pest management, conservation and ecology careers — both in private industry and government — will benefit from pursuing an entomology degree.

Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates with an entomology degree play critical roles in securing food, fuel and fiber; protecting human health; and supporting natural resources and biodiversity.

Alumni work at:

U.S. Department of Agriculture — Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Bayer Crop Science

Dow AgroSciences

Monsanto Company

U.S. Army

U.S. Department of Agriculture — Agricultural Research Service

U.S. Forest Service

Alumni work as:

Teachers

Researchers

Public outreach/extension educators

Pest scouting and control managers

Insect-rearing researchers

Entomologists in schools, museums, parks, zoos, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and the military

Operations managers