Also called: Coastal Park Ranger
Protects coastal and marine parks while educating visitors.
Rangers patrol beaches and islands, lead tide-pool and snorkel programs, enforce rules, and help in emergencies.
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 natural resources or biology often preferred.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Natural Resources, Biology, Parks and Recreation.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Apps help visitors, but patrolling beaches, leading programs and handling emergencies stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Earth science, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9099.
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