Also called: Environmental Review Specialist
Studies how new projects affect wildlife, water, and air, and plans ways to protect nature.
Environmental planners write impact reports for projects like new highways or solar farms, mapping wetlands and endangered species habitat. They work with biologists and engineers to reduce harm.
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 planning, geography, or related field; most have a Master of Urban Planning (MUP). AICP certification later.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Biology, Geography.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS urban and regional planners 2024-34.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts impact reports and analyzes habitat data; fieldwork and agency negotiation stay human.
Classes: AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Human Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3051.
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