Science, Technology & Engineering

Science, Technology & Engineering

This career path is focused on planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

It is also focused on building linkages in information technology occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

While many majors and minors can prepare you for this career path, we find that students studying certain subjects have a natural connection. Common majors and minors related to career in this area include:

Engineering (all majors), Sciences (all majors)

Use the Job Trends tool below to explore the tasks and skills connected to specific types of jobs related to this career path.

Career definition is adapted from the National Career Clusters® Framework.

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17 tips for physics majors who are mapping their careers

Published on May 14, 2025

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For physics majors, career mapping is especially important because physics offers a …

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19 early career jobs that map well to computer science majors

Published on May 9, 2025

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential job roles, the skills required, and the steps needed to reach your goals. For computer science majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the tech industry …

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What industries will hire the most science and engineering candidates in 2025?

Published on April 18, 2025

Organizations of all types and sizes hire candidates with science and engineering degrees, often for roles that might have job titles that include words such as scientist and engineer, but often not.

If you’re looking for a job in science …

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12 tips for chemistry majors who are mapping their careers

Published on April 15, 2025

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For chemistry majors, career mapping is especially important because the field offers …

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What Does an AI Engineer Do and How to Become One

Published on April 10, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game across various industries, and behind every smart algorithm and predictive model is an AI engineer making it all happen. If you’ve ever wondered what an AI engineer does, how much they make, or …

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