Also called: Design Psychologist, Architectural Psychologist
Studies how buildings, cities, and nature affect how people feel and behave.
An environmental psychologist might study whether hospital rooms with windows help patients heal faster, survey workers about office noise, or advise architects on calmer school designs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or PhD in psychology or environmental design.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Architecture, Environmental Studies.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-3039: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI analyzes sensor and survey data; studying how real people feel in buildings and advising designers stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, Art or design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3039.
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