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    Career Overview

    Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    5% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    18,500

    2030 Employment

    19,500

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

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

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Animal Behavior and Ethology
    • Animal Physiology
    • Ecology
    • Entomology
    • Environmental Biology

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
    • Measure environmental characteristics.
    • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
    • Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
    • Assess compliance with environmental laws.

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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.