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CAREER
Environmental Economists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$115,730
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+14.1% (faster than the average)
Career
What Environmental Economists Do
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Other Job Titles Environmental Economists May Have
Environmental Economist, Natural Resource Economist, Research Economist, Resource Economist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
- Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
- Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
- Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Environmental Economists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral degree (44%)
Doctoral degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
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