Careers By Field or Industry

Updated on November 20, 2019

Educational and licensing requirements differ for the careers within a particular field or industry, as do job duties and salaries. When you know what field you want to work in, but aren't sure which career within it to choose, use these comparisons to help you decide.

Administrative Jobs

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Human Resources Assistant, Library Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Paralegal

Careers Working With Animals

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Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Trainer and Groomer

Art Careers

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Animator, Desktop Publisher, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Photographer

Communications and Media Careers

Broadcast Technician, News Anchor, Photographer, Public Relations Specialist, Reporter, Translator or Interpreter, Writer, Editor

Computer Science Careers

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Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Software Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Network Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Web Master

Construction Careers

Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician and Construction Project Manager

Cosmetology Careers

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Hair stylist, barber, makeup artist, esthetician, manicurist and pedicurist

Criminal Justice Careers

Attorney, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Scientist, Special Agent

Careers in Dentistry

Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Dental Technician

Education Careers

Coach, Fitness Trainer, Health Educator, Librarian, Principal, Self-Enrichment Teacher, Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher

Careers in Engineering

Engineer and Engineering Technician

Entertainment Careers

Animal Trainer, Animator, Athlete, Audio Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Coach, Costume Designer, Makeup Artist, News Anchor, Performing Artist, Producer, Writer

Financial and Other Business Careers

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Actuary, Assessor, Compliance Officer, Financial Advisor, Financial Examiner, Loan Officer, Real Estate Appraiser, Tax Examiner

Green Jobs

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Agricultural Engineer, Conservationist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Landscape Architect, Urban or Regional Planner

Health Care Support Careers

Dental Assistant, Health Services Manager, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aide, Physical Therapist Assistant and Aide, Veterinary Assistant

Health Professions

Audiologist, Dentist, Dietitian and Nutritionist, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Veterinarian

Health Technologist and Technician Careers

Athletic Trainer, Dental Hygienist, EMT and Paramedic, Lab Technologist, Lab Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Radiologic Technologist and Technician, Surgical Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, Veterinary Technician and Technologist

International Relations Careers

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Archivist, Diplomat, Foreign Service Officer, Journalist, Language Specialist, Market Research Analyst

Legal Careers

Lawyer, Court Reporter, Judge, Mediator, Paralegal

Library Science Careers

Archivist, Librarian, Library Technician, Library Assistant

Management Careers

Computer and Information Systems Manager, Health Services Manager, Human Resources Specialist, Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Principal

Marketing Careers

Advertising Sales Rep, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Survey Researcher

Mental Health Careers

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Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse

Careers in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Aide

Careers in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Aide

Sales Careers

Advertising Sales Rep, Cashier, Insurance Agent, Retail Salesperson, Sales Representative, Stock Trader, Travel Agent

Science Careers

Biochemist, Biophysicist, Chemist, Conservationist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician, Forensic Scientist, Geoscientist, Hydrologist, Medical Scientist

Careers in Social Change

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Social work, non-profits and volunteering

Social Science Careers

Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geographer, Psychologist, Survey Researcher, Urban and Regional Planner

Sports Industry Careers

Athlete, Coach, Athletic Trainer, Announcer and Writer

TV News Careers

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Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, Producer, News Director, Web Master, Writer and Editor, Camera Operator, Broadcast Technician and Audio Engineer

Video Game Careers

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Video Game Designer, Video Game Programmer, Animator, Audio Engineer, Writer, Translator, Video Game Tester, Technical Support Professional, Video Game Producer, Marketing Manager, Market Research Analyst and Sales Representative

Web Careers

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Advertising Sales Rep, Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, Web Developer, Web Master, Writer and Editor