Environmental Economist
22AI EXPOSURE TODAY22
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST67%
NOT A FORECAST67%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Environmental Economist
As an Environmental Economist, you play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable policies that balance economic growth with environmental preservation. Your insights are crucial for governments and organizations striving to tackle climate change and promote resource efficiency, making your work essential for a sustainable future in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Environmental EconomistIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior economists in data collection and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in environmental policy evaluation.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Environmental EconomistAt this stage, you will lead projects, conduct independent research, and provide strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Environmental EconomistIn a senior role, you will oversee large-scale projects, mentor junior staff, and influence national policy through your expertise and leadership.£70,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · DegreeEconomics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · DegreeEconomics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · DegreeEconomicsLoughborough University · DegreeBusiness Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · DegreeEconomics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · Degree