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Careers in Science
Browse career profiles to discover what scientists really do on the job and what it takes to prepare for these careers.
Audio, Photo & Video
Education After High School: 0-2 Years
Education After High School: 4 Years
Behavioral & Social Science
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Civil Engineering & Construction
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Education After High School: 4 Years
Earth Science
Education After High School: 4 Years
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Energy & Power
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Engineering
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- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technician
- Automotive Technician
- CAD Technician
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technician and Technologist
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Hydroelectric Plant Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician
- Machinist and Tool and Die Maker
- Mapping Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Methane Gas Generation System Technician
- Photonics Technician
- Quality Control Inspector
- Robotics Technician
- Semiconductor Processor
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant & System Operator
- Weatherization Installer or Technician
- Welder
- Wind Turbine Service Technician
Education After High School: 4 Years
- Aerospace Engineer
- Architect
- Automotive Engineer
- Biochemical Engineer
- Biofuel or Biodiesel Technology & Product Development Manager
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineers
- Commercial & Industrial Designer
- Electrical & Electronics Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Environmental Engineer
- Fuel Cell Engineer
- Geographic Information Systems Technician
- Industrial Engineer
- Industrial Health & Safety Engineer
- Industrial Production Manager
- Landscape Architect
- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect
- Materials Scientist and Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Nanosystems Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Photonics Engineer
- Radio Frequency Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Solar Energy Systems Engineer
- Sustainability Specialist
- Transportation Engineer
- Transportation Planner
- Water or Wastewater Engineer
- Wind Energy Engineer
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Environmental Science & Sustainability
Education After High School: 0-2 Years
Education After High School: 4 Years
- Aquacultural Manager
- Biofuel or Biodiesel Technology & Product Development Manager
- Climate Change Analyst
- Energy Engineer
- Environmental Compliance Inspector
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Park Ranger
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Soil Scientist
- Solar Energy Systems Engineer
- Sustainability Specialist
- Water or Wastewater Engineer
- Wind Energy Engineer
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Food Science & Agriculture
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Health
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- Cardiovascular Technologist or Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedic
- Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Equipment Repairer
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nursing Assistant and Orderly
- Optician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Skincare Specialist
- Sonographer
- Surgical Assistant or Technologist
Education After High School: 4 Years
Education After High School: 4+ Years
- Allergist & Immunologist
- Anesthesiologist
- Athletic Trainer
- Audiologist
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Cardiologist
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Endocrinologist
- Epidemiologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Hematologist
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Medical Social Worker
- Neurologist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Obstetrician & Gynecologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
- Orthodontist
- Pathologist
- Pediatrician
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Radiologist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Surgeon
Life Science
Education After High School: 0-2 Years
Education After High School: 4 Years
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Math & Computer Science
Education After High School: 4 Years
- Actuary
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Software Engineer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Ethical Hacker
- Information Security Analyst
- Math Teacher
- Multimedia Artist or Animator
- Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist
- Security Incident Responder
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer & Tester
- Technical Writer
- Web Developer and Designer
Education After High School: 4+ Years
Physical Science
Education After High School: 0-2 Years
- Audio and Video Equipment Technician
- Aviation Inspector
- Chemical Technician
- Electrician
- Food Science Technician
- Nuclear Monitoring Technician
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
- Power Distributor & Dispatcher
- Power Plant Operator
- Precision Instrument & Equipment Repairer
- Ship & Boat Captain
- Sound Engineering Technician
Education After High School: 4 Years
- Cartographer or Photogrammetrist
- Chemist
- Chemistry Teacher
- Climate Change Analyst
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Environmental Compliance Inspector
- Environmental Scientist
- Film and Video Editor
- Food Scientist or Technologist
- Forensic Science Technician
- Geographer
- Meteorologist
- Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
- Park Ranger
- Physics Teacher
- Pilot
- Science Writer
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Soil Scientist
- Surveyor
Education After High School: 4+ Years