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The Realistic Type

People with strong realistic characteristics tend to enjoy being outdoors and working with machines, tools, animals and/or things. They often prefer using mechanical, athletic and manual skills to interacting with groups and using interpersonal skills. realistic people view themselves as practical and conservative.

Below are examples of Rutgers University college majors and sample career options that relate to the realistic type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career paths you might want to learn more about.

Related Rutgers University Majors

Aerospace Engineering	Biotechnology	Environ. Science/Studies
Agricultural Science	Ceramic Engineering	Geography
Animal Science	Chemical Engineering	Geological Sciences
Anthropology	Chemistry	Marine Sciences
Biochemistry	Civil Engineering	Mathematics/Stats
Bioenvironmental Engineering	Computer Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Biological Sciences	Computer Science	Packaging Engineering
Biomathematics	Electrical Engineering	Physics
Biomedical Technology	Environ. Plan./Design	Plant Science
Bioresource Engineering	Environmental Policy	Statistics

Related Career Options

Aeronautical Test Engineer	Forester	Plant Superintendent
Agricultural Inspector	Geologist, Petroleum	Podiatrist
Agricultural Program Associate	Health Physicist	Production Planner
Animal Control Officer	Helicopter Pilot	Public Health Inspector
Appraiser	Horticulturist	Radio Station Operator
Athletic Director	Instrumentation Technician	Remediation Specialist
Automotive Engineer	Laboratory Animal Researcher	Research Assistant
Biomedical Equipment Technician	Landscape Architect	Software Technician
Chemical Test Engineer	Marine Surveyor	Soil Conservationist
Commercial Airplane Pilot	Mathematical Technician	Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Rep.
Conservationist	Mechanical Engineer	Sports Information Director
County Agent	Natural Resources Manager	Stress Analyst
Director of Sports Facilities	Nuclear Medical Technologist	Surveyor
Ecotourism Coordinator	Oceanographer	Technician
Electrical Engineer	Optical Engineer	Ultrasound Technologist
Environmental Health Specialist	Orthotist	Veterinarian
Environmental Project Manager	Parks Conservationist	Vocational/Agricultural Teacher
Extension Agent/Specialist	Pest Control Inspector	Water Resources Manager
Facilities Planner	Petroleum Engineer	Wildlife Manager
Field Researcher	Physical Therapist	Writer, Technical Publications
Fitness Program Coordinator	Plant Geneticist

After you finish reviewing college majors and career options that relate to the realistic type, go to the next section, Gather Information, to learn more specific information about the options you might be considering. Good luck!

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