Also called: Zoologist
Studies wild animals and their habitats to manage and protect populations.
Fits a radio collar on a sedated black bear, then tracks its movements for months to learn which forests it needs. Writes reports that guide hunting seasons and habitat protection.
BLS May 2024 zoologists and wildlife biologists (approx).
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 wildlife biology; master's for advancement.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). BLS 2024-34 (approx).
Low risk for 10 years. GPS collars and AI camera-trap sorting help, but capturing animals and managing habitats stay hands-on.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1023.
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