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.

REALISTIC
Related Rutgers University Majors
Aerospace Engineering	Ceramic Engineering	Geography
Agricultural Engineering	Chem., Food, Nutrition	Geology
Agricultural Science	Chemical Engineering	Horticultural Engineering
Agronomy	Chemistry	International Environ. Studies
Animal Science	Civil Engineering	Marine Sciences
Anthropology	Computer Engineering	Mathematics/Stats
Archaeology	Computer Science	Mechanical Engineering
Biochemistry	Earth & Atmospheric Science	Natural Res. Management
Bioenvironmental Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Packaging Engineering
Biological Sciences	Environmental Engineering	Physics
Biomathematics	Environ. Plan./Design	Physics Engineering
Biomedical Technology	Environmental Policy	Plant Science
Bioresource Engineering	Environ. Science/Studies	Statistics
Biotechnology
Related Career Options
Aeronautical Test Engineer	Forester	Plant Geneticist
Agricultural Inspector	Geologist, Petroleum	Plant Superintendent
Agricultural Program Associate	Health Physicist	Podiatrist
Animal Control Officer	Helicopter Pilot	Production Planner
Appraiser	Horticulturist	Public Health Inspector
Athletic Director	Instrumentation Technician	Radio Station Operator
Automotive Engineer	Laboratory Animal Researcher	Remediation Specialist
Biomedical Equipment Technician	Landscape Architect	Research Assistant
Chemical Test Engineer	Marine Surveyor	Software Technician
Commercial Airplane Pilot	Mathematical Technician	Soil Conservationist
Conservationist	Mechanical Engineer	Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Rep.
County Agent	Natural Resources Manager	Sports Information Director
Director of Sports Facilities	Nuclear Medical Technologist	Stress Analyst
Ecotourism Coordinator	Oceanographer	Surveyor
Electrical Engineer	Optical Engineer	Technician
Environmental Health Specialist	Orthotist	Ultrasound Technologist
Environmental Project Manager	Parks Conservationist	Veterinarian
Extension Agent/Specialist	Pest Control Inspector	Vocational/Agricultural Teacher
Facilities Planner	Petroleum Engineer	Water Resources Manager
Field Researcher	Physical Therapist	Wildlife Manager
Fitness Program Coordinator		Writer, Technical Publications