Also called: Environmental Policy Analyst, Energy Policy Advisor
Researches and designs laws and programs to cut emissions, for governments, think tanks, and advocacy groups.
You analyze how a proposed clean-car rule would affect emissions and jobs, write a policy brief, and meet with legislative staff. During a legislative session you're drafting amendments and answering calls late into the night.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in policy, economics, or environmental science; many have a master's in public policy.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science.
Growing about average. Depends heavily on politics.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts memos and summarizes research fast, so fewer junior analysts; persuading lawmakers stays human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Economics, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3099.
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