Also called: Spatial Ecologist
Studies how patterns of forests, fields, cities, and rivers affect wildlife and ecosystems.
Maps habitat corridors so mountain lions can move between parks, and advises planners on where to put wildlife crossings over highways.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in ecology or geography.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. GIS and AI map habitat corridors faster; fieldwork and advising planners on crossings stay human.
Classes: AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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