Climate Change Policy Analysts
General Information
Description
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit42.94%
- State and local government35.40%
- Federal government10.42%
- Private, not for profit6.51%
- Self-employed4.72%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$76,480
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Master's degree 60%
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Doctoral degree 13%
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Bachelor's degree 13%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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Post-doctoral training 4%
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First professional degree 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Law and Government
- Geography
- Communications and Media
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