Also called: LCA Analyst, Product Carbon Footprint Analyst
Calculates the full environmental footprint of a product, from raw materials to factory to landfill.
An LCA analyst gathers data on how much energy, water, and materials go into a sneaker or soda bottle, runs it through specialized software, and helps designers choose greener options.
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 environmental engineering, science, or sustainability.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Industrial Ecology.
Growing about average. Demand rising with corporate climate reporting.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. LCA software and AI now automate footprint math from databases; fewer analysts, with data checks and judgment left.
Classes: Chemistry, Statistics, Environmental science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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