Also called: Park Ranger
Protects state parks and helps visitors stay safe, sometimes with law enforcement powers.
State park rangers patrol campgrounds, collect fees, help lost hikers, enforce park rules, and lead nature programs. In some states they're sworn officers; in others they focus on education and maintenance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in park management or natural resources.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Park and Recreation Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Science.
Growing slowly. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Online booking cuts fee duty; helping lost hikers, enforcing rules and nature programs stay human.
Classes: Biology, Earth science, Public speaking, Health / first aid.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9099.
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