Builds maps and data tools that help planners see where a city is growing and who is affected.
You layer census data, parcels, and flood zones in ArcGIS to show where affordable housing is at risk. Then you build an online dashboard the public can explore.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in geography, planning, or GIS; Esri or GISP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geography, GIS, Urban Planning.
Growing about average. Mapping and data skills are in demand in every planning office.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI automates map-making, data cleanup and basic analysis; analysts who grasp planning questions and build tools fare best.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP Human Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1299.
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