GIS vs. Data Analytics

I’m at the point already where I’m beginning to realize I may need to change trajectory in my career path. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science - Natural Sciences. I’m currently working contracted for the EPA. While it is a great job, I am going to be moving soon and this position is not available to be remote. As such, I’ve been on the job hunt and I’ve noticed just how lucky I got landing this job just a couple months after college. To the new place I will be moving to, there is no EPA, no Forest Service, no Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, etc., and only one or two non-profits very small that just aren’t hiring. So here’s my dilemma, I fear this will always be an issue with this field and have been thinking for some time about returning to school to get either an associates or a worthwhile certification in either GIS or data analytics (or any other similar field). I have very little experience/knowledge in GIS as entry level courses were required during my Bachelor’s. I do find it somewhat enjoyable but I’m afraid that it may be much more difficult that I originally found it to be, and I’m also not too sure how the job opportunities for that will be in the future. As for something data based; also while getting my B.A., I had taken a 6-week course in R coding that I had to drop. It was too difficult for me, and I’m not sure if it was the teacher, how fast paced the course was, etc. but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. I’m afraid that I simply will not be good at coding, which is obviously pretty major to the field. However, I know for a fact that many government agencies are in a deficit for data analytics. It would be a growing field, and could also potentially give me a higher salary than was ever possible with my environmental jobs.

Thoughts on which path is best for someone with an environmental background?

Also, any suggestions or advice on receiving degrees or certifications in these would be great. I’ll be moving states and thus will likely be paying out of state tuition as I plan on just getting on with it rather than waiting a year or two for residency to be valid.