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    Career Overview

    Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are very likely in the future. With a
    13% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    18,600

    2030 Employment

    21,000

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Master's degree
    • No work experience
    • No on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Agricultural Economics
    • Applied Economics
    • Business/Managerial Economics
    • Development Economics and International Development
    • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
    • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
    • Collect environmental data or samples.
    • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
    • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
    • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
    • Communicate results of environmental research.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.