Employment Outlook

Careers in this cluster fall into the farming, fishing, and forestry and the 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 2023–33 decade. However, about 145,200 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 2023 to 2033. About 148,400 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.