Investigating Majors and Jobs

People with investigating interests are analytical thinkers. They like work that involves searching for answers and exploring new ideas.

Investigating

Connected Major and Minor

Veterinarian Animal Science, Poultry Science
Soil and Plant Scientists Crop and Soil Science, Plant BiologyEntomology Minor, Horticultural Science
Food Scientists and Technologists (IRC) Food Science
Environmental Restoration Planners Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Industrial Ecologists Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Environmental Economists Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Dieticians and Nutritionists Nutrition Science
Animal Scientists Animal Science Poultry Science
Environmental Scientists and Specialists Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Quality Control Analysts (Animal Science) Animal Science
Quality Control Analysts (Poultry Science) Poultry Science
Quality Control Analysts (Feed Milling) Feed Milling
Quality Control Analysts (Crop and Soil Science) Crop and Soil Science
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Ag Institute, Animal Science, Poultry Science,
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (RIC) Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineers (IRC) Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (IRC) Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Water/Wastewater Engineers (IRE) Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems
Water Resource Specialists (IEC) Natural Resources: Economics & Management, Soil Resources, Soil & Water Systems, Applied Ecology Minor
Agriculture Engineers (IRE) Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology
Agriculture, all others Agricultural Science


 

Donaldson, J. L., Lambert, M. L., Wholrey, G., & Blosser, E. G. (2021-2025). Career Pathways Matrix for Careers in Food and Agricultural Sciences. NC State University.