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You said: OUTDOORS

Love being outside? Make it a career. Explore protecting nature, environmental science, working the land, and outdoor safety.

Explore 11+ careers connected to Outdoors & Nature

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Work where the office is outside.

Rangers and officers who guard the wild.

Scientists who study land, water, and life.

Care for trees, grounds, and farmland.

Keep people safe in the outdoors.

Careers most students have never heard of. Keep tapping for more.

Park Rangers protect and manage national and state parks, wildlife refuges, and public lands.

$42,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$67,950/yrBachelor’s common↗ Steady

Didn’t know it existed

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,600/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$29,440/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management/specialize…↑ Above Average

Real jobs most students have never heard of.

Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.

You’ve found outdoor careers you like. Now find out which ones may actually fit you.