The study, utilization, and protection of Earth’s resources, along with efforts to safeguard the environment, are rapidly expanding fields within this cluster.
Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, with its use doubling between 2000 and 2018.
The projected growth for zoologists and wildlife biologists from 2023 to 2033 is 4%, which aligns with the average growth rate for all occupations. Approximately 1,500 job openings are expected annually over the next decade.
Careers in conservation and forestry are projected to grow at a slightly higher rate of 5% from 2023 to 2033, with an estimated 3,900 job openings each year during that period.