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Ethanol Pathway

Ethanol is a $3 billion-a-year industry in Minnesota, supporting 11,000 jobs according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

The pathway diagram below outlines all of the different career opportunities available in ethanol. These are general wage ranges and job titles — actual wages and jobs vary by location.

Used with permission from the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council.

According to the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production provides more than 400,000 U.S. jobs, spurring growth in many rural areas. And the opportunities are varied. As shown in the pathway diagram, some occupations require little to no education, while others require an advanced degree.

If one of these careers in ethanol interests you, learn more about specific careers in energy or from an energy employer in ethanol.

Download the Ethanol Pathways Brochure (273KB, .pdf).