Science Careers

Students who enjoy Science will find a wide variety of jobs to choose from that relate to this subject.

The following industry sectors are all based in science.

Agriculture

• A strong demand exists for well-trained, environmentally-sensitive individuals to provide the nation and world with food, fiber and a healthy environment.

• Careers in agriculture provide valuable services that touch people worldwide.

Agriculture Careers

Seven Agricultural Career Paths

Agricultural BusinessLandscape ManagersFarm RealtyFloral Shop OwnersTimber ManagersFisheries ManagersFarm Managers

Agricultural MechanicsEquipment FabricatorsIrrigation EngineersEquipment OperatorsIrrigation System DesignersPrecision Farming Technicians

Animal ScienceAnimal BreedingFishingFish FarmingCattle RanchingHorseshoeingPoultry FarmingMeat InspectorsAnimal NutritionistsZoo/Veterinary ManagementAnimal Training

Seven Agricultural Career Paths

AgriscienceAg ChemicalsPlant/Animal GeneticsAgriculture Pest ManagementHydraulic EngineersFood Processing

Plant and Soil ScienceSoil ConservationPlant BiologistsHorticulturistsSoil NutritionPest Control AdvisorsBotanists

Forestry/Natural ResourcesPark RangersSki Resort ManagersFirefightersSurveyorsLoggingRange/Timber ManagersHydrologistsCampground ManagersEcologistsGuidesGrounds Workers

Ornamental HorticultureLandscape DesignTree TrimmingFloral DesignersNursery ProductionGreenhouse WorkLandscaping and Grounds KeepingGolf Course and Park ManagementRetail Nursery Work

Seven Agricultural Career Paths

Career Profiles

Forest & Conservation Workers

Animal Breeders

Agriculture Career Information

Education and Training: 

Most occupations in agricultural careers require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an Associate's Degree. Some may require a Bachelor's Degree.

Salary:

In 2008, the average annual salary was $87,810.Most people employed in agriculture were paid between $18,410 and $145,870.

Energy and Utilities

• Using renewable energy and sustainable resources will impact our future for generations to come.

• Hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear power are part of the current resources, but what new energy technology might the future hold?

• Doing more with less will likely be a focus of future research and development.

Energy and Utilities

• Pollution created by energy and utility use poses a significant challenge for environmentalists and scientists now and in the future.

• Improving the recycling of waste materials from trash to sewage will offer many employment opportunities in the Energy and Utilities Industry Sector.

Energy & Utilities Careers

Four Energy Career Paths

Electromechanical Installation & MaintenancePower Meter Installers/ReadersAppliance RepairUtility TechniciansInstrument CalibrationMajor Appliance DesignersElectrical Engineers

Energy & Environmental TechnologyEnergy ManagementEnvironmental Pollution ControlWaste Management

Public UtilitiesEnergy Management Technicians/EngineersUtilities Technicians/EngineersPower Grid EngineersWaste Technicians/EngineersFacility Design EngineersWater Systems Technicians

Residential/Commercial Energy & UtilitiesSolar Technicians/EngineersElectrical Technicians/EngineersFacilities Technicians/EngineersIndustrial Maintenance Technicians/EngineersHVAC Technicians/Engineers

Four Energy Career Paths

Environmental Scientist

Career Profiles

Education and Training: 

A Bachelor's Degree is the minimum formal education required for energy & utilities occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a Master's Degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Salary: In 2008, the average annual salary was $73,390.Most people employed in energy/utilities were paid between $40,850 and $107,190.

Energy & Utilities Career Information

Health Science and Medical Technology

• Health care is one of the fastest growing careers.

• The Health Science and Medical Technology Sector requires academic and technical skills, as well as the related knowledge necessary for the field.

• These careers range from entry level to management, including technical and professional specialties.

Health Science and Medical Technology

• Workers in the healthcare/medical field need the knowledge and ability to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective health care.

• Nearly half of the careers in healthcare require professional level preparation.

• Specific skill sets needed usually include chemistry, physics, math, and biology plus communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Healthcare Careers

Five Healthcare Career Paths

Biotechnology Research and DevelopmentBiomedical ChemistsBiostatisticiansBiotechnology AssistantsBiotechnology TechniciansBiomedical TechniciansQuality Assurance/Control TechniciansBiotechnology ScientistsBioinformatics SpecialistsClinical Trials Researchers

Health InformaticsMedical Records ClerksHealth EducatorsHealth Unit CoordinatorsMedical CodersTelehealth TechniciansMedical LibrariansMedical Record TechsMedical ReceptionistsHospital AdministratorsMedical Transcriptionists

Five Healthcare Career Paths

Diagnostic ServicesMedical Laboratory AidesTransportersRadiology TechnologistsGeneticistsBiotechnology ScientistsRadiologistsMedical Laboratory TechniciansCardiology TechnologistsBiotechnology EngineersMedical Laboratory AssistantsClinical Medical Technologists

Therapeutic ServicesPhysical Therapy AidesDental HygienistsMedical AssistantsPharmacistsExercise PhysiologistsPhysical TherapistsPhysician AssistantsDentistsEmergency Medical TechniciansFitness/Aerobics InstructorsPharmacy TechniciansCertified Nurses Assistants

Five Healthcare Career Paths

Support ServicesIndustrial HygienistsHealth EducatorsCentral Supply AidesMorticiansEnvironmental Services Central Supply TechsMaterials Management Environmental HealthFood Services

Physician

Career Profiles

EMT/Paramedic

Pharmacy Technician

Healthcare Career Information

Education and Training: A Bachelor's Degree is the minimum formal education required for most healthcare occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Salary In 2008, the average annual wage was $142,620 for physicians. Most people employed in healthcare were paid between $54,970 and $166,400.

• Transportation plays a crucial role in our society because moving people and goods is central to everything America does.

• Vehicle components and systems will continue to become increasingly sophisticated which, in turn, will require well-trained operators and maintenance and repair technicians.

Transportation

• Examples of future transportation technology include rocket technology, super-capacity jet airplanes, hybrid, bio-diesel, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology involving automobiles and trucks.

Transportation

Transportation Careers

Three Transportation Career Paths

Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and RepairLube, Line, and Smog TechniciansService WritersDiesel EngineSmall EngineParts and Service Counter TechniciansParts RunnersAfter-Market SalesShop ForemenManufacturers RepresentativesMotorcycle, Heavy Equipment, and Farm Equipment Mechanics

Three Transportation Career Paths

Aviation and Aerospace Transportation ServicesGround Support CrewsFreight and Baggage HandlersTicket AgentsFlight AttendantsAirframe and Power Plant TechniciansDispatchersAir Traffic ControllersPilotsAviation EngineersAircraft DetailersMechanics Assistants

Three Transportation Career Paths

Collision Repair and RefinishingCollision Repair TechniciansAuto DetailersRefinish TechniciansAuto Damage AppraisersGlass InstallersClaims AdjustersParts SpecialistsVehicle RestorationVehicle Painters

Aircraft Pilot

Career Profiles

Traffic Technicians

Education and Training: Most of these occupations require a four - year Bachelor's Degree, but some do not.

Salary: In 2008, the average annual wage was $121,420.Most people employed in transportation were paid between $63,820 and $166,400.

Transportation Career Information

Activity

• Finding a job that you love takes a lot of hard work and planning.

• One way to ensure that you are on the right path to selecting a career is to know what your interests are.

• Interest Profiles can help you to find careers that are right for you.

Activity

• Complete the Career Interest Profiler found at the following link: http://www.cacareerzone.org/ip/

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• Record your top three interests.

• Click on “View Occupations”.

• Create a three-slide Key Note about one of the top 10 occupations that interests you.