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Explore Your Career Options

Choosing a career is a big decision.

But you don't have to sweat it—planning for your future is not something you do once. It's a continuous process.

One way to start is by exploring your career options in the "World of Work." Sign up for a student account and use the interactive World-of-Work Map.

Explore Major and Occupation Descriptions

  1. Accounting
  2. Actuarial Sciences
  3. Adult and Continuing Education
  4. Advertising
  5. Aeronautical Technology
  6. Aerospace/Aeronautic/Astronautic Engr
  7. Agricultural Business
  8. Agricultural Economics
  9. Agricultural Education
  10. Agricultural Engineering
  11. Agricultural Mechanics
  12. Agricultural Production/Technology
  13. Agriculture/Agricultural Tech, General
  14. Agronomy
  15. Air Cond/Heating/Refrigeration Tech
  16. Aircraft Technician
  17. Airplane Piloting and Navigation
  18. Animal Sciences
  19. Anthropology
  20. Applied Design/Crafts
  21. Applied Mathematics
  22. Architectural And Biosystems Engineering
  23. Architectural Design/Technology
  24. Architectural Drafting
  25. Architecture (Pre-Architecture)
  26. Architectural/Environmental Design, Gen
  27. Area And Ethnic Studies
  28. Art
  29. Art Education
  30. Art History And Appreciation
  31. Asiatic Languages
  32. Astronomy
  33. Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
  34. Automotive Body Repair
  35. Automotive Technology
  36. Aviation Management
  37. Banking And Finance
  38. Bible Studies/Languages
  39. Biochemistry and Biophysics
  40. Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
  41. Biology
  42. Biomedical Equipment Technology
  43. Bookkeeping/Accounting Technology
  44. Botany
  45. Building Construction/Construction Science
  46. Business Administration And Management
  47. Business And Management, General
  48. Business And Office, General
  49. Business Data Process/Computer
  50. Business Economics
  51. Business Education
  52. Ceramic Engineering
  53. Chemical Engineering
  54. Chemistry
  55. Child Car Aide/Assisting
  56. Child Development, Care And Guidance
  57. Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)
  58. Cinematography/Film/Video
  59. City, Community, And Regional Planning
  60. Civil Engineering
  61. Civil Engineering Technology
  62. Classical Languages
  63. Classics
  64. Communications And Comm Technology, General
  65. Community And Personal Services, Gen
  66. Comparative Literature
  67. Computer And Information Sciences, Gen
  68. Computer Electronics/Repair
  69. Computer Engineering
  70. Computer Engineering Technology
  71. Computer Programming/Software Engr
  72. Computer Science
  73. Construction Engr/Construction Mgmt
  74. Construction trades And Carpentry
  75. Construction/Building Technology
  76. Contract Mgmt And Procurement/Purchasing
  77. Corrections
  78. Cosmetology/Hairstyling
  79. Court Reporting
  80. Creative Writing
  81. Criminal Justice/Criminology
  82. Cross-Disciplinary Studies, General
  83. Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  1. Geography
  2. Geological And Geophysical Engineering
  3. Geology
  4. German
  5. Graphic And Printing Communications/Tech
  6. Graphic Arts Technology
  7. Graphic Design
  8. Graphic/Commercial Art And Illustration
  9. Health Care Administration
  10. Health Education
  11. Health Sci And Allied Health Fields, Gen
  12. Heating/Air Cond/Refrigeration Repair
  13. History
  14. Horticulture/Ornamental Horticulture
  15. Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Management
  16. Human Environment And Housing
  17. Human Resources Development/Training
  18. Human, Family, And Consumer Science, Gen
  19. Human, Family, And Consumer Science Education
  20. Individual And Family Development
  21. Industrial Arts Education
  22. Industrial Engineering/Technology
  23. Industrial Production Technology
  24. Information Sciences And Systems
  25. Institutional Management
  26. Insurance And Risk Management
  27. Interior Design
  28. International Business/Management
  29. International Relations
  30. Italian
  31. Journalism
  32. Jr High/Middle School Education
  33. Labor/Industrial Relations
  34. Landscape Architecture
  35. Laser/Fiber Optic Technology
  36. Law (Pre-Law)
  37. Law Enforcement And Administration
  38. Legal Assisting/Paralegal
  39. Letters, General
  40. Liberal Arts/General Studies
  41. Library Science/Library Assisting
  42. Linguistics
  43. Literature, English/American
  44. Machine Technology
  45. Management Information Systems
  46. Management Science
  47. Manufacturing Technology
  48. Marketing And Distribution, General
  49. Marketing Management And Research
  50. Materials Engineering
  51. Mathematics Education
  52. Mathematics, General
  53. Mathematics/Computer Science
  54. Mechanical Drafting/CAD
  55. Mechanical Engineering
  56. Mechanical Engineering Technology
  57. Medical Laboratory/Technology
  58. Medical Records Administration/Tech
  59. Medical/Surgical Assisting
  60. Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
  61. Mental Health And Human Services/Tech
  62. Metallurgical Engineering
  63. Microbiology
  64. Middle Eastern Languages
  65. Military Science/Technology
  66. Mining And Mineral Engineering
  67. Mining And Pteroleum Technology
  68. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  69. Music (Liberal Arts)
  70. Music Education
  71. Music Performance
  72. Music Theory And Composition
  1. Abstractor
  2. Account Executive (Advertising)
  3. Accountant/Auditor
  4. Accounting Clerk
  5. Actor
  6. Actuary
  7. Administrative Asst/Exec Secretary
  8. Advertising Copywriter
  9. Advertising Manager
  10. Aerospace Engineer
  11. Aerospace Engineering Technician
  12. Agricultural Engineer
  13. Air Traffic Controller
  14. Air-Cond/Refrig/Heat Technician
  15. Aircraft Pilot
  16. Aircraft Technician
  17. Airline Reservations Agent
  18. Airport Manager
  19. Allergist
  20. Amusement/Recreation Attendant
  21. Anesthesiologist
  22. Animal Caretaker
  23. Animal Scientist
  24. Animal Trainer
  25. Animator
  26. Anthropologist
  27. Antiques/Art Dealer
  28. Appliance Servicer (Home)
  29. Aquaculturist
  30. Archaeologist
  31. Architect
  32. Archivist/Curator
  33. Artist
  34. Assembler
  35. Association Executive
  36. Astronaut
  37. Astronomer
  38. Athletic Coach
  39. Athletic Trainer
  40. Auctioneer
  41. Audiologist
  42. Auto Service Station Attendant
  43. Auto Service Station Manager
  44. Automotive Body Repairer
  45. Automotive Engineer
  46. Automotive Painter
  47. Automotive Technician
  48. Avionics Technician
  49. Baker
  50. Bank Branch Manager
  51. Bank Teller
  52. Barber
  53. Bartender
  54. Bill Collector
  55. Billing Clerk
  56. Biochemist
  57. Biologist
  58. Biomedical Engineer
  59. Blaster/Explosive Worker
  60. Blood Bank Technologist
  61. Blue-Collar Worker Supervisor
  62. Boat Builder/Repairer
  63. Boat/Small Engine Mechanic
  64. Boilermaker
  65. Bookbinder
  66. Bookkeeper
  67. Botanist
  68. Brewer
  69. Bricklayer/Stonemason
  70. Broadcast Technician
  71. Brokerage Clerk
  72. Budget Analyst
  73. Building/Construction Inspector
  74. Bus Driver
  75. Business Agent
  76. Butcher/Meatcutter
  77. Buyer
  78. Cabinetmaker
  79. Cardiovascular Technician
  80. Career Technician
  81. Carpenter
  82. Cartographer
  83. Cashier
  84. Caterer
  85. Ceramic Engineer
  86. Chauffer
  87. Cheesemaker
  88. Chef
  89. Chemical Engineer
  90. Chemical Technician
  91. Chemist
  92. Childcare Worker (Domestic)
  93. Chiropractor
  94. Cinematographer
  95. City Manager
  96. Civil Engineer
  97. Civil Engineering Technician
  98. Cleaning Service Operator
  99. Club/Resort Manager
  100. College/University Faculty
  101. Columnist
  102. Compensation Manager
  103. Composer (Music)
  104. Computer Engineer
  105. Computer Network Specialist
  106. Computer Programmer
  107. Computer Security Analyst
  108. Computer Service Technician
  109. Computer Software Engineer
  110. Computer Support Specialist
  111. Computer Systems Analyst
  112. Concrete Mason
  113. Conductor (Music)
  114. Construction Laborer
  115. Contract Administrator
  116. Contractor/Construction Manager
  117. Cook
  118. Coroner
  119. Correction Officer
  120. Cost Estimator
  121. Counselor (Career)
  122. Counselor (Mental Health)
  123. Counselor (Rehabilitation)
  124. Counselor (School/College)
  125. Counselor (Substance Abuse)
  126. Counter/Rental Clerk
  127. Court Reporter
  128. Credit Analyst
  129. Credit Clerk/Authorizer
  130. Credit Counselor
  131. Crime Lab Technician
  132. Criminologist
  133. Critic (Book/Theater)
  134. Custodian
  135. Customer Svc Representative
  136. Customs Inspector
  137. Cytotechnologist
  1. Dancer/Choreographer
  2. Database Administrator
  3. Database Programmer
  4. Daycare Operator (Child/Adult)
  5. Delivery Driver
  6. Dental Assistant
  7. Dental Hygienist
  8. Dental Laboratory Technician
  9. Dentist
  10. Desktop Publisher
  11. Detective (Police)
  12. Dialysis Technician
  13. Diesel Technician
  14. Dietetic Technician
  15. Dietitian/Nutritionist
  16. Dining Room Attendant
  17. Director (Industrial Relations)
  18. Director (Social)
  19. Director (Social Services)
  20. Dispatcher
  21. Diver
  22. Dock Worker
  23. Drafter
  24. Dramatist (Playwright)
  25. Driver (Sales Route)
  26. Drycleaner
  27. Drywall Installer
  28. Ecologist
  29. Economist
  30. Editor
  31. Educational Administrator
  32. EEG Technologist
  33. Electrical/Electronics Engineer
  34. Electrical/Electronics Tech
  35. Electrician (Construction)
  36. Electrician (Maintenance)
  37. Electrologist
  38. Electronic Equip. Rep. (Indus)
  39. Electroplater
  40. Elevator Mechanic
  41. Embalmer
  42. Emergency Manager
  43. Emergency Medical Technician
  44. Employee Benefits Manager
  45. Employment Interviewer
  46. Energy Conservation Technician
  47. Environmental Engineer
  48. Environmental Health Inspector
  49. Epidemiologist
  50. Executive Housekeeper
  51. Farm Equipment Mechanic
  52. Farm Manager
  53. Farm Worker (General)
  54. Farm/Home Mgmt Advisor
  55. Farmer (Owner)
  56. Fashion Artist
  57. Fashion Designer
  58. Fashion Model
  59. Fast-Food Worker
  60. FBI/CIA Agent
  61. File Clerk
  62. Financial Manager
  63. Financial Planner
  64. Financial Services Sales Rep
  65. Firefighter
  66. Fish And Game Warden
  67. Fisher
  68. Fitness Trainer
  69. Flight Attendant
  70. Flight Dispatcher
  71. Flight Instructor
  72. Floor Covering Installer
  73. Floral Designer
  74. Food and Drug Inspector
  75. Food Preparer/Server
  76. Food Service Manager
  77. Food Technologist
  78. Foreign Service Officer
  79. Foreign Trade Clerk
  80. Forensic Scientist
  81. Forester
  82. Forestry Technician
  83. Fund-Raiser
  84. Funeral Director
  85. Furnace Operator
  1. Gaming Occupations Worker
  2. Garage Supervisor
  3. General Manager/Top Executive
  4. Geneticist
  5. Geographer
  6. Geologist
  7. Geriatric Aide
  8. Gerontologist
  9. Glazier
  10. Graphic Artist (Print Materials)
  11. Graphic Artist (Software)
  12. Groundskeeper (Gardener)
  13. Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
  14. Hand Crafter
  15. Hand Packer/Packager
  16. Hazardous Materials Technician
  17. Health Educator
  18. Health Services Administrator
  19. Heat Treater
  20. Heavy Equipment Operator
  21. Highway Maintenence Worker
  22. Historian
  23. Home Economist
  24. Home Health and Care Aide
  25. Home-Entertainment Equip Repair
  26. Horticulturist
  27. Host/Hostess
  28. Hotel Clerk
  29. Hotel/Motel Manager
  30. Housekeeper (Hotel)
  31. Human Resources Clerk
  32. Human Resources Manager
  33. Human Resources Recruiter
  34. Human Services Worker
  35. Hydrologist
  36. Illustrator
  37. Importer/Exporter
  38. Industrial Designer
  39. Industrial Engineer
  40. Industrial Engineering Tech
  41. Industrial Mechanic
  42. Information Systems Manager
  43. Inspector (Industrial)
  44. Insulation Worker
  45. Insurance Agent
  46. Insurance Claim Representative
  47. Insurance Risk Manager
  48. Insurance Underwriter
  49. Interior Designer
  50. Internet/Intranet Programmer
  51. Internist
  52. Interpreter
  53. Interviewing/New Accounts Clerk
  54. Investment Analyst
  55. Jeweler
  56. Job Analyst
  57. Judge
  58. Kitchen Helper
  59. Labor Relations Specialist
  60. Landscape Architect
  61. Laser Technician
  62. Lawyer
  63. Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  64. Legal Secretary
  65. Legislator
  66. Librarian
  67. Library Assistant
  68. Library Technician
  69. Loan Officer/Counseler
  70. Lobbyist
  71. Locksmith
  72. Locomotive Engineer
  73. Logger
  74. Logistics Manager
  75. Machine Operator (Industrial)
  76. Machinist/Tool Programmer
  77. Mail Carrier
  78. Mail Clerk (Except Post Office)
  79. Maintenance Mechanic (General)
  80. Management Consultant
  81. Manicurist
  82. Marine Architect
  83. Marine Biologist
  84. Market Research Analyst
  85. Massage Therapist
  86. Material Handler
  87. Materials Engineer
  88. Mathmetician
  89. Mechanical Engineer
  90. Mechanical Engineer Tech
  91. Mediator
  92. Medical Assistant
  93. Medical Equipment Technician
  94. Medical Laboratory Technician
  95. Medical Record Administrator
  96. Medical Record Technician
  97. Medical Secretary
  98. Medical Transcriptionist
  99. Merchandise Displayer
  100. Messenger/Courier
  101. Metallurgical Engineer
  102. Metallurgical Technician
  103. Meteorological Technician
  104. Meteorologist
  105. Meter Reader
  106. Millwright
  107. Miner
  108. Mining Engineer
  109. Minister
  110. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  111. Molder
  112. Molecular Biologist
  113. Motion Picture Projectionist
  114. Motorcycle Technician
  115. Movie/TV Director
  116. Municipal Clerk
  117. Musical Instrument Repairer
  118. Musician (Instrumental)
  1. Nondestructive Testers
  2. Nuclear Engineer
  3. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  4. Nuclear Reactor Operator
  5. Nurse Anesthetist
  6. Nurse (Licensed Practical)
  7. Nurse Practitioner
  8. Nurse (Registered)
  9. Nurse-Midwife
  10. Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
  11. Nursery/Greenhouse Worker
  12. Nursing/Psychiatric Aide
  13. Obstetrician/Gynecologist
  14. Occupational Health/Safety Specialist
  15. Occupational Therapist
  16. Oceanographer
  17. Office Clerk
  18. Office Machine Servicer
  19. Office Manager
  20. Operations Research Analyst
  21. Opthalmic Laboratory Technician
  22. Optician
  23. Optometric Assistant
  24. Optometrist
  25. Order Clerk
  26. Order Filler
  27. Osteopathic Physician
  28. Painter (Construction)
  29. Paper Hanger
  30. Park Ranger
  31. Parking Lot Attendant
  32. Parole Officer
  33. Pathologist
  34. Patternmaker
  35. Payroll Clerk
  36. Pediatrician
  37. Perfusionist
  38. Pest Controller
  39. Petroleum Engineer
  40. Pharmacist
  41. Pharmacologist
  42. Pharmacy Technician
  43. Photographer
  44. Photographic Process Worker
  45. Physical Therapist
  46. Physical Therapy Assistant
  47. Physician
  48. Physician Assistant
  49. Physicist
  50. Physiologist
  51. Pipefitter
  52. Plant Scientist
  53. Plasterer
  54. Plumber
  55. Podiatrist
  56. Police Officer
  57. Political Scientist
  58. Pollution Control Technician
  59. Porter
  60. Postal Clerk
  61. Postmaster
  62. Power House Mechanic
  63. Power Plant Operator
  64. Precision Instrument Repairer
  65. Prepress Worker
  66. Priest
  67. Printing Press Operator
  68. Private Detective/Investigator
  69. Private Household Worker
  70. Product Demonstrator
  71. Production Manager (Industry)
  72. Professional Athlete
  73. Project Manager
  74. Proofreader
  75. Property/Real Estate Manager
  76. Prosthetist/Orthotist
  77. Psychiatric Technician
  78. Psychiatrist
  79. Psychologist, Clinical
  80. Psychologist, Experimental
  81. Public Administrator
  82. Public Relations Specialist
  83. Purchaser
  1. Quality Control Technician
  2. Rabbi
  3. Radiation Therapy Technologist
  4. Radio/TV Announcer/Newscaster
  5. Radio/TV Program Writer
  6. Radiologic Technician
  7. Radiologist
  8. Railroad Braker
  9. Railroad Conductor
  10. Range Manager
  11. Real Estate Agent
  12. Real Estate Appraiser
  13. Receptionist/Information Clerk
  14. Recreation Leader
  15. Recreational Guide
  16. Recreational Therapist
  17. Refuse Collector
  18. Reporter/Journalist
  19. Residential Counselor
  20. Respiratory Therapist
  21. Restaurant/Bar Manager
  22. Retail Store Manager
  23. Robot Technician
  24. Roofer
  25. Roustabout
  26. Safety Engineer
  27. Sailor
  28. Sales Engineer
  29. Sales/Marketing Engineer
  30. Sales/Marketing Manager
  31. Sales Representative
  32. Sales Worker (Retail)
  33. Science Technician
  34. Secretary
  35. Securities Sales Agent
  36. Security Guard
  37. Security Manager
  38. Security System Installer
  39. Services Sales Representative
  40. Set Designer
  41. Sewing Machine Operator
  42. Sheet Metal Worker
  43. Ship Captain
  44. Shipping/Receiving Clerk
  45. Shoe Repairer
  46. Singer
  47. Social Worker
  48. Sociologist
  49. Soil Conservationist
  50. Solar Energy Engineer
  51. Solar Energy System Installer
  52. Sonographer
  53. Sound Technician
  54. Speech-Language Pathologist
  55. Sports/Athletics Manager
  56. Sports Physician
  57. Stage Technician
  58. Stationary Engineer
  59. Statistical Clerk
  60. Statistician
  61. Stock Clerk
  62. Structural Metal Worker
  63. Student Services Specialist
  64. Stunt Performer
  65. Supermarket Manager
  66. Surgeon
  67. Surgical Technologist
  68. Survey Technician
  69. Surveyor
  70. Tailor/Dressmaker
  71. Tax Accountant
  72. Tax Preparer
  73. Taxicab Driver
  74. Teacher
  75. Teacher (Adult Education)
  76. Teacher (Art/Music/Drama/Speech)
  77. Teacher (Business)
  78. Teacher (Elementary)
  79. Teacher (Foreign Language)
  80. Teacher (Kindergarten)
  81. Teacher (Physical Education)
  82. Teacher (Preschool)
  83. Teacher (Secondary)
  84. Teacher (Special Education)
  85. Teacher (Vocational Agricultural)
  86. Teacher (Vocational/Technical)
  87. Teacher Aide
  88. Technical Illustrator
  89. Technical Writer
  90. Telecommunications Equipment Install/Repairer
  91. Telecommunications Technician
  92. Telemarketer
  93. Telephone Operator
  94. Textile Machine Operator
  95. Textile Technician
  96. Ticket Agent
  97. Tile Setter
  98. Title Examiner/Searcher
  99. Tool and Die Maker
  100. Tool Designer
  101. Toxicologist
  102. Track Worker (Railroad)
  103. Traffic Engineering Technician
  104. Training/Education Manager
  105. Translator
  106. Travel Agent
  107. Travel Clerk
  108. Travel Guide
  109. Tree Surgeon (Arborist)
  110. Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer)
  111. Umpire/Referee
  112. Upholsterer
  113. Urban Planner
  114. Vending Machine Mechanic
  115. Veterinarian
  116. Veterinary Technician
  117. Video/Film Editor
  118. Volunteer Coordinator
  119. Waiter/Waitress
  120. Warehouse Supervisor
  121. Warehouse Worker
  122. Water Plant Operator
  123. Web Site Developer
  124. Wedding Consultant
  125. Weight Reduction Specialist
  126. Welder
  127. Welfare Eligibility Worker
  128. Wildlife Biologist
  129. Winemaker
  130. Woodworker
  131. Word Process/Data Entry Keyer
  132. Writer/Author
  133. Zoologist