The Career Key®

Investigative Occupations: Their Clusters & Pathways
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After each occupation is a number in parentheses. This number gives you the cluster that helps you prepare for that job. The meaning of each number is shown in the sidebar at the right of the page. Put your cursor on the title of a cluster and you will see the career pathways for that cluster. One, or more of those pathways, is likely to prepare you for that job.

Some jobs have more than one number, or cluster. There is more than one cluster that prepares people for that occupation.

Which occupations, career clusters, and pathways best fit your interests? Put a checkmark, with your cursor, next to each job that interests you. Print out this page. Then, write down the career pathways that likely include the job that interests you.

You will find the exact pathways for the jobs that interest you in our ebook 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career Cluster, Field, or Pathway. Click here to see a sample page and learn more.

It is best if you look at your two top personality types. When you are finished with this page, you can see the occupations, clusters, and pathways for the other five Holland types by clicking: Realistic, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, or Conventional.

When you are finished, go to Final Steps.

 
             
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Physical Sciences
Astronomer (15)
Atmospheric Scientist (15)
Chemist (15)
Environmental Scientist or Hydrologist (1, 15)
Geologist (15)
Geoscientist (15)
Meteorologist (15)
Oceanographer (15)
Physicist (8, 15)

Life Sciences
Agricultural or Food Scientist (1)
Biological Scientist (8, 15)
Conservation Scientist (1)
Medical Scientist (8, 15)
Microbiologist (15)
Range Manager (1)
Zoologist (1, 15)

Health Sciences
Audiologist (8)
Chiropractor (8)
Dentist (8)
Internist (8)
Physician (8, 10, 15)
Obstetrician (8)
Optometrist (8)
Pediatrician (8)
Pharmacist (8)
Surgeon (8)
Surgical Technologist (8)
Veterinarian (1, 8)
Veterinary Technologist or Technician (1, 8)

Laboratory & Medical Technology
Biological Technician (13, 15)
Cardiovascular Technologist or Technician (8)
Chemical Technician (1, 13, 15)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (8)
Environmental Science Technician (1, 13)
Forensic Science Technician (12)
Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist (8)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (8)
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician (8)

Computer Science & Technology
Computer Programmer (3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 15)
Computer Scientist (8, 11, 15)
Computer Software Engineer (2, 8, 11, 13, 15)
Computer Network Support Specialist (11)
Computer User Support Specialist (1, 8, 11, 13, 15)
Computer Systems Analyst (11)
Database Administrator (4, 11)
Network and Computer System Administrator (11)
Network Architect or Engineer (11)

Mathematics & Data Analysis
Actuary (6)
Mathematical Technician (8, 15)
Mathematician (10, 15)
Operations Research Analyst (2, 4)
Statistician (4, 15)

Social Sciences 
Anthropologist (15)
Archaeologist (15)
Economist (1, 4, 7, 15)
Historian (2, 3, 5, 15)
Marketing Research Analyst (4, 14, 15)
Market or Survey Researcher (4, 14, 15)
Political Scientist (10, 7, 15)
Psychologist (8, 10)
Sociologist (2, 10, 15)
Urban or Regional Planner (7)

Engineering
Aerospace Engineer (15)
Agriculture Engineer (15)
Biomedical Engineer (8, 15)
Chemical Engineer (15)
Civil Engineer (2, 15)
Computer Hardware Engineer (11, 15)
Electrical or Electronics Engineer (15)
Environmental Engineer (1, 15)
Health and Safety Engineer (15)
Industrial Engineer (15)
Nuclear Engineer (15)
Petroleum Engineer (15)
Postsecondary Engineering Teacher (2, 4, 5, 11, 15)
  1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

    Food Products and Processing Systems
    Plant Systems
    Animal Systems
    Power, Structural & Technical Systems
    Natural Resources Systems
    Environmental Service Systems AgriBusiness Systems
  2. Architecture & Construction

    Design/Pre-Construction
    Construction
    Maintenance/Operations
  3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Audio and Video Technology and Film
    Printing Technology
    Visual Arts
    Performing Arts
    Journalism and Broadcasting
    Telecommunications
  4. Business, Management & Administration

    Administration
    Management
    Business Financial Management &  Accounting
    Human Resources
    Business Analysis
    Marketing
    Administrative & Information Support
  5. Education & Training

    Administration and Administrative  Support
    Professional Support Services
    Teaching/Training
  6. Finance
    Financial & Investment Planning
    Business Financial Management
    Banking & Related Services
    Insurance Services
  7. Government & Public Administration
    Governance
    National Security
    Foreign Service
    Planning
    Revenue and Taxation
    Regulation
    Public Management and Administration

  8. Health Science
    Therapeutic Services
    Diagnostic Services
    Health Informatics
    Support Services
    Biotechnology Research and  Development

  9. Hospitality & Tourism

    Restaurants and Food/Beverage  Services
    Lodging
    Travel & Tourism
    Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
  10. Human Services

    Early Childhood Development &  Services
    Counseling & Mental Health Services
    Family & Community Services
    Personal Care Services
    Consumer Services
  11. Information Technology

    Network Systems
    Information Support and Services
    Interactive Media
    Programming and Software Development
  12. Law, Public Safety,
    Corrections & Security

    Correction Services
    Emergency and Fire Management  Services
    Security & Protective Services
    Law Enforcement Services
    Legal Services
  13. Manufacturing

    Production
    Manufacturing Production Process  Development
    Maintenance, Installation & Repair
    Quality Assurance
    Logistics & Inventory Control
    Health, Safety and Environmental  Assurance
  14. Marketing, Sales & Service

    Management and Entrepreneurship
    Professional Sales and Marketing
    Buying and Merchandising
    Marketing Communications and  Promotion
    Marketing Information Management  and Research
    Distribution and Logistics
    E-Marketing
  15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

    Engineering and Technology
    Science and Math
  16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
    Transportation Operations
    Logistics Planning and Management  Services
    Warehousing and Distribution Center  Operations
    Facility and Mobile Equipment  Maintenance
    Transportation Systems/Infrastructure  Planning, Management, and  Regulation
    Health, Safety and Environmental  Management
    Sales and Service