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Rutgers Online Career Planning > Generate Options > The Realistic Type

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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