Employment Outlook

Careers in this cluster fall into the farming, fishing, and forestry and life, physical, and social science occupational groups used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for occupational projections.

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Overall employment in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations is projected to decline over the 2024 to 2034 decade. However, about 142,800 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Overall employment in life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034. About 144,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.