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A field of study is a branch of knowledge. Within each branch is a grouping of college majors. Search by field of study to see what majors correspond with different careers.
Office Clerks, General, Customer Service Representatives, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, General and Operations Managers
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Teacher Assistants, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Cooks, Restaurant, Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, Bartenders, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Electricians, Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Graphic Designers, Photographers, Art Directors, Actors
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Software Developers, Applications, Software Developers, Systems Software, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Engineers
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Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Graphic Designers, Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers, Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
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Lawyers, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers, Legal Support Workers, All Other
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers, Bus Drivers, School or Special Client, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
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Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Childcare Workers, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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General and Operations Managers, Social and Human Service Assistants, Chief Executives, Medical and Health Services Managers, Child, Family, and School Social Workers
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Software Developers, Applications, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Scientists, All Other
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Clergy, Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Religious Workers, All Other, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Music Directors
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Natural Sciences Managers, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
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Public Relations Specialists, Photographers, Editors, Health Educators, Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Interpreters and Translators, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, Transportation Planners
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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists, School Psychologists, Supply Chain Managers, Clinical Psychologists, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
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Machinists, Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Sheet Metal Workers, Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic, Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers
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Real Estate Sales Agents, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, Real Estate Brokers
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General and Operations Managers, Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors, Coaches and Scouts, Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers, Exercise Physiologists
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Computer Systems Analysts, Software Developers, Applications, Software Developers, Systems Software, Computer Programmers, Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, Supervisors of Police and Detectives, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Forest and Conservation Technicians
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Dentists, General, Veterinarians, Podiatrists, Orthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Editors, Technical Writers, Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
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Data Entry Keyers, Printing Press Operators, Multimedia Artists and Animators, Audio and Video Equipment Technicians, Prepress Technicians and Workers
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Librarians, Library Technicians, Archivists, Regulatory Affairs Managers, Loss Prevention Managers
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Financial Analysts, Natural Sciences Managers, Statisticians, Actuaries
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Urban and Regional Planners, Social Science Research Assistants, Statisticians
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Biological Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technicians, Chemical Technicians, Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Chemical Plant and System Operators
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Curators, Museum Technicians and Conservators, Archivists, Historians
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Natural Sciences Managers, Mathematicians, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses,
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Construction Managers, Software Developers, Applications,
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Software Developers, Applications, Medical Secretaries,
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Software Developers, Systems Software, Computer Programmers,
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Computer Programmers, Sales Managers, Pharmacy Technicians, Medical and Health Services Managers, Dental Assistants
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Pharmacists, Administrative Services Managers, Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors, Clergy, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
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Dental Hygienists, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, Marketing Managers,
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians, Massage Therapists, Healthcare Social Workers,
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Dentists, General, Rehabilitation Counselors, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health Counselors
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators,
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Medical Transcriptionists, Surgical Technologists, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatric Aides, Physical Therapist Assistants,
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Dietitians and Nutritionists, Health Educators, Opticians, Dispensing,
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Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other,
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Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Chiropractors,
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Natural Sciences Managers, Medical Equipment Preparers, Physical Therapist Aides,
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Commercial and Industrial Designers, Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining, Hazardous Materials Removal Workers, Medical Equipment Repairers,
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Optometrists, Exercise Physiologists, Counselors, All Other, Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians,
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Occupational Therapy Assistants, Computer and Information Research Scientists, Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators, Dietetic Technicians, Recreational Therapists
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians,
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Electro-Mechanical Technicians, Drafters, All Other, Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other,
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Medical Appliance Technicians, Respiratory Therapy Technicians,
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Life Scientists, All Other, Occupational Health and Safety Technicians,
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians,
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Orthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dentists, All Other Specialists, Occupational Therapy Aides, Orthotists and Prosthetists
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Transit and Railroad Police, Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists,
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Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other,
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Police Identification and Records Officers, Wind Energy Operations Managers, Auditors,
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Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other,
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Geothermal Production Managers, Geophysical Data Technicians,
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Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Surgeons, All Other,
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Radiologic Technicians, Regulatory Affairs Managers,
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Architectural Drafters, Geological Sample Test Technicians,
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Hydroelectric Production Managers, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other,
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Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants,
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Fire Inspectors, Information Technology Project Managers,
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Civil Drafters, Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Biofuels Production Managers, Electronic Drafters,
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Music Therapists, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses,
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Critical Care Nurses, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance,
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Photonics Technicians, Automotive Master Mechanics,
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Cytogenetic Technologists, Anesthesiologist Assistants, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers,
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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists,
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Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors,
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Data Warehousing Specialists, Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary,
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Nurse Anesthetists, Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators,
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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists, Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers,
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Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors,
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Quality Control Systems Managers, Nanosystems Engineers,
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Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other,
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists, Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians,
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Clinical Research Coordinators, Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists,
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Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators,
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Therapists, All Other, Business Intelligence Analysts,
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Industry is a general term used to describe a branch of study, trade or commercial business. Within each branch is a grouping of jobs. Search by industry to see what jobs fall in your career field of interest.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products,
Environmental Engineering Technicians,
Mechanical Engineering Technicians,
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Construction Managers,
Architectural and Engineering Managers,
Cost Estimators,
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Managers, All Other,
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes,
Historians,
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Chief Executives,
General and Operations Managers,
Advertising and Promotions Managers,
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Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program,
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School,
Education Administrators, Postsecondary,
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Financial Managers,
Treasurers and Controllers,
Financial Managers, Branch or Department,
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Chief Executives,
General and Operations Managers,
Legislators,
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Administrative Services Managers,
Medical and Health Services Managers,
Natural Sciences Managers,
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Computer and Information Systems Managers,
Architectural and Engineering Managers,
Computer Hardware Engineers,
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Forensic Science Technicians,
Child, Family, and School Social Workers,
Lawyers,
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Civil Engineering Technicians,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians,
Electronics Engineering Technicians,
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Advertising and Promotions Managers,
Marketing Managers,
Sales Managers,
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Within every career field there are different types of work. However, not everyone finds the same type of work attractive. Choose a type of work that plays to your strengths and that you enjoy – this will help you do your best work.
These careers frequently involve developing, managing, recording, evaluating and/or organizing information or data. They often involve creative thinking and problem solving - as well as communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Computer Systems Analysts,
Network and Computer Systems Administrators,
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists,
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These careers frequently involve guiding, coaching, training, leading and/or evaluating people - as well as managing, developing and coordinating teams of people. They often involve establishing interpersonal relationships, resolving conflicts and scheduling work.
Retail Salespersons,
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food,
General and Operations Managers,
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These careers frequently involve inspecting, maintaining, repairing and/or controlling equipment, structures or materials. They often involve handling or moving objects and operating vehicles or devices - as well as performing general physical activities.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand,
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers,
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General,
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When choosing a career, you want to find a job that fits your personality type. Search by career trait to find a job that complements your personal interests and demeanor.
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
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Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
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Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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