Also called: Climatologist
Studies how and why Earth's climate is changing and what it means for the future.
You analyze decades of temperature, ice, and ocean data, run climate models, and explain results to governments and the public.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in climate science, atmospheric science, or physics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Atmospheric Science, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Growth is for atmospheric scientists overall.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds data analysis and model runs; designing studies and explaining results to the public stay human.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2021.
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