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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