For Educators: Military Resources
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
State and local government
Private for profit
Federal Government
Private not for profit
Self-employed
Employment of urban and regional planners is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 3,600 openings for urban and regional planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.