Explore Your Career Options

Choosing a career is a big decision.

But you don't have to sweat it—planning for your future is not something you do once. It's a continuous process.

Explore the World-of-Work Map

One way to start is by exploring your career options in the "World of Work."

The World-of-Work Map graphically shows how occupations relate to each other based on work tasks.

You'll find your personalized World-of-Work Map on the back of your ACT score report.

Explore Major and Occupation Descriptions

Majors

Occupations

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  • • Accounting
    • Accounting Technician
    • Actuarial Science
    • Adult Development & Aging/Gerontology
    • Advertising
    • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engr Tech
    • Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
    • African-American Studies
    • Agribusiness Operations
    • Agricultural Business & Management
    • Agricultural Economics
    • Agricultural Education
    • Agricultural Mechanization
    • Agricultural Production
    • Agricultural/Bioengineering
    • Agriculture, General
    • Agronomy & Crop Science
    • Aircraft Mechanics/Technology
    • Aircraft Piloting & Navigation
    • Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
    • American Indian/Native Amer Studies
    • American/English Literature
    • Animal Sciences
    • Anthropology
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Architectural Engineering Technology
    • Architectural Environmental Design
    • Architecture, General
    • Area Studies, General
    • Art Education
    • Art History, Criticism & Conservation
    • Art, General
    • Asian Area Studies
    • Asian Languages & Literatures
    • Astronomy
    • Athletic Training
    • Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
    • Autobody Repair/Technology
    • Automotive Engineering Technology
    • Automotive Mechanics/Technology
    • Aviation & Airway Science, General
    • Aviation Management & Operations
    • Avionics Technology
    • Banking & Financial Support Services
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
    • Biochemistry & Biophysics
    • Biology, General
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Bus/Mgmt Quantitative Methods, Gen
    • Business Administration & Mgmt, Gen
    • Business Education
    • Business/Managerial Economics
    • Career & Technical Education
    • Cell/Cellular Biology
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Child Care Services Management
    • Child Development
    • Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)
    • Cinema/Film
    • Cinematography/Film/Video Production
    • City/Urban/Regional Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    • Civil Engineering Technology
    • Classical/Ancient Languages/Lit
    • Communication Disorder Services
    • Communications Technology, General
    • Communications, General
    • Community Organization & Advocacy
    • Comparative Literature
    • Computer & Information Sciences, Gen
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Engineering Technology
    • Computer Network/Telecommunications
    • Computer Science & Programming
    • Computer Software & Media Application
    • Computer System Administration
    • Construction Engineering/Management
    • Construction Trades (carpentry, etc.)
    • Construction/Building Technology
    • Consumer & Family Economics
    • Corrections
    • Cosmetology/Hairstyling
    • Counseling & Student Services
    • Court Reporting
    • Creative Writing
    • Criminal Justice
    • Criminology
    • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
    • Curriculum & Instruction
  • • Dance
    • Data Management Technology
    • Dental Assisting
    • Dental Hygiene
    • Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
    • Design & Visual Communications, Gen
    • Diesel Mechanics/Technology
    • Digital Communications/Media
    • Divinity/Ministry
    • Drafting/CAD Technology, General
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Ecology
    • Economics
    • Educational Administration
    • Electri/Electro Equip Install/Repair
    • Electrical, Electronic, & Comm Engr
    • Electrical/Electronics Engr Tech
    • Electromech/Biomed Engineering Tech
    • Elementary Education
    • Emergency Medical Technology
    • Engineering (Pre-Engineering), Gen
    • Engineering Technology, General
    • English Language & Literature, Gen
    • English/Language Arts Education
    • English-as-Second-Language Education
    • Environmental Control Technologies
    • Environmental Health Engineering
    • Environmental Science
    • Ethnic & Minority Studies, General
    • European Area Studies
    • Exercise Sci/Physiology/Kinesiology
    • Family & Consumer Sciences, General
    • Fashion Merchandising
    • Fashion/Apparel Design
    • Finance, General
    • Financial Planning & Services
    • Fine/Studio Arts
    • Fire Protection & Safety Technology
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Food Sciences & Technology
    • Foreign Languages Education
    • Foreign Languages/Literatures, Gen
    • Forestry
    • French Language & Literature
    • Funeral Services & Mortuary Science
  • • Genetics
    • Geography
    • Geological & Earth Sciences
    • German Language & Literature
    • Graphic & Printing Equipment Oper
    • Graphic Design
    • Health & Physical Education/Fitness
    • Health Education
    • Health Services Administration, Gen
    • Health/Medical Technology, General
    • Health-Related Professions/Svcs, Gen
    • Heat/Air Cond/Refrig Install/Repair
    • History
    • Horticulture Operations & Management
    • Horticulture Science
    • Hospital/Facilities Administration
    • Hotel/Motel Management
    • Human Resources Development/Training
    • Human Resources Management
    • Industrial Design
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial Production Technologies
    • Information Science
    • Insurance & Risk Management
    • Interior Architecture
    • Interior Design
    • International Business Management
    • International Relations & Affairs
    • Investments & Securities
    • Journalism, Broadcast
    • Journalism, Print
    • Junior High/Middle School Education
    • Labor/Industrial Relations
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Latin American Area Studies
    • Latino/Chicano Studies
    • Law (Pre-Law)
    • Law Enforcement
    • Legal Administrative Asst/Secretary
    • Legal Studies, General
    • Liberal Arts & General Studies
    • Library Science
    • Linguistics
    • Logistics & Materials Management
    • Machine Tool Technology
    • Management Information Systems
    • Marine/Aquatic Biology
    • Marketing Management & Research
    • Mass Communications
    • Massage Therapy
    • Mathematics Education
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Drafting/CAD Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Mechanics & Repairers, General
    • Medical Assisting
    • Medical Laboratory Technology
    • Medical Office/Secretarial
    • Medical Radiologic Technology
    • Medical Records
    • Medical/Clinical Assisting, General
    • Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
    • Mental Health Counseling
    • Microbiology & Immunology
    • Middle Eastern Languages/Literatures
    • Military Technologies
    • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Multimedia/Animation/Special Effects
    • Music Education
    • Music, General
    • Music, Performance
    • Music, Theory & Composition
  • • Natural Resources Conservation, Gen
    • Natural Resources Management
    • North American Area Studies
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology
    • Nursing, Practical/Vocational (LPN)
    • Nursing, Registered (B.S./R.N.)
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy Assisting
    • Office Supervision & Management
    • Operations Management & Supervision
    • Optometry (Pre-Optometry)
    • Organizational Behavior
    • Osteopathic Medicine
    • Paralegal/Legal Assistant
    • Parks, Recreation, & Leisure, General
    • Parks/Rec/Leisure Facilities Mgmt
    • Personal Services, General
    • Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
    • Philosophy
    • Photography
    • Physical Education & Coaching
    • Physical Sciences, General
    • Physical Therapy (Pre-Phys Therapy)
    • Physical Therapy Assisting
    • Physician Assisting
    • Physics
    • Political Science & Government
    • Postsecondary Education
    • Precision Production Trades, General
    • Protective Services, General
    • Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician
    • Psychology, Clinical & Counseling
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Administration/Services, Gen
    • Public Affairs/Public Policy Analysis
    • Public Health
    • Public Relations/Organizational Comm
    • Public Speaking
    • Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts Mgmt
  • • Quality Control & Safety Technologies
    • Radio & Television Broadcasting
    • Radio/Television Broadcasting Tech
    • Real Estate
    • Rehabilitation Therapy
    • Religion
    • Religious Education
    • Respiratory Therapy Technology
    • Restaurant/Food Services Management
    • Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Gen
    • Science Education
    • Secondary Education
    • Secretarial Studies & Office Admin
    • Small Business Management/Operations
    • Social Sciences, General
    • Social Studies/Sciences Education
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language & Literature
    • Special Education
    • Sport & Fitness Admin/Management
    • Statistics
    • Surgical Technology
    • Surveying Technology
    • Teacher Assisting/Aide Education
    • Teacher Education, General
    • Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
    • Textile & Apparel
    • Theatre Arts/Drama
    • Theology, General
    • Therapy & Rehabilitation, General
    • Tourism & Travel Marketing
    • Transportation & Materials Moving
    • Travel/Tourism Management
    • Urban Studies/Urban Affairs
    • Veterinarian Assisting/Technology
    • Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Vet)
    • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
    • Webpage Design
    • Welding Technology
    • Wildlife & Wildlands Management
    • Women's Studies
    • Zoology

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  • • Abstractor
    • Account Executive (Advertising)
    • Accountant/Auditor
    • Accounting Clerk
    • Actor
    • Actuary
    • Administrative Asst/Exec Secretary
    • Advertising Copywriter
    • Advertising Manager
    • Aerospace Engineer
    • Aerospace Engineering Technician
    • Agricultural Engineer
    • Air Traffic Controller
    • Air-Cond/Refrig/Heat Technician
    • Aircraft Pilot
    • Aircraft Technician
    • Airline Reservations Agent
    • Airport Manager
    • Allergist
    • Amusement/Recreation Attendant
    • Anesthesiologist
    • Animal Caretaker
    • Animal Scientist
    • Animal Trainer
    • Animator
    • Anthropologist
    • Antiques/Art Dealer
    • Appliance Servicer (Home)
    • Aquaculturist
    • Archaeologist
    • Architect
    • Archivist/Curator
    • Artist
    • Assembler
    • Association Executive
    • Astronaut
    • Astronomer
    • Athletic Coach
    • Athletic Trainer
    • Auctioneer
    • Audiologist
    • Auto Service Station Attendant
    • Auto Service Station Manager
    • Automotive Body Repairer
    • Automotive Engineer
    • Automotive Painter
    • Automotive Technician
    • Avionics Technician
    • Baker
    • Bank Branch Manager
    • Bank Teller
    • Barber
    • Bartender
    • Bill Collector
    • Billing Clerk
    • Biochemist
    • Bioinformatics Scientist
    • Biologist
    • Biomedical Engineer
    • Blaster/Explosive Worker
    • Blogger
    • Blood Bank Technologist
    • Blue-Collar Worker Supervisor
    • Boat Builder/Repairer
    • Boat/Small Engine Mechanic
    • Boilermaker
    • Bookbinder
    • Bookkeeper
    • Botanist
    • Brewer
    • Bricklayer/Stonemason
    • Broadcast Technician
    • Brokerage Clerk
    • Budget Analyst
    • Building/Construction Inspector
    • Bus Driver
    • Business Agent
    • Butcher/Meatcutter
    • Buyer
    • Cabinetmaker
    • Cardiovascular Technician
    • Career Technician
    • Carpenter
    • Cartographer
    • Cashier
    • Caterer
    • Ceramic Engineer
    • Chauffer
    • Cheesemaker
    • Chef
    • Chemical Engineer
    • Chemical Technician
    • Chemist
    • Childcare Worker (Domestic)
    • Chiropractor
    • Cinematographer
    • City Manager
    • Civil Engineer
    • Civil Engineering Technician
    • Cleaning Service Operator
    • Club/Resort Manager
    • College/University Faculty
    • Compensation Manager
    • Composer (Music)
    • Computer Engineer
    • Computer Network Specialist
    • Computer Programmer
    • Computer Security Analyst
    • Computer Service Technician
    • Computer Software Engineer
    • Computer Support Specialist
    • Computer Systems Analyst
    • Concrete Mason
    • Conductor (Music)
    • Construction Laborer
    • Contract Administrator
    • Contractor/Construction Manager
    • Cook
    • Coroner
    • Correction Officer
    • Cost Estimator
    • Counselor (Career)
    • Counselor (Mental Health)
    • Counselor (Rehabilitation)
    • Counselor (School/College)
    • Counselor (Substance Abuse)
    • Counter/Rental Clerk
    • Court Reporter
    • Credit Analyst
    • Credit Clerk/Authorizer
    • Credit Counselor
    • Crime Lab Technician
    • Criminologist
    • Critic (Book/Theater)
    • Custodian
    • Customer Svc Representative
    • Customs Inspector
    • Cytotechnologist
  • • Dancer/Choreographer
    • Database Administrator
    • Database Programmer
    • Daycare Operator (Child/Adult)
    • Delivery Driver
    • Dental Assistant
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Dental Laboratory Technician
    • Dentist
    • Dermatologist
    • Desktop Publisher
    • Detective (Police)
    • Dialysis Technician
    • Diesel Technician
    • Dietetic Technician
    • Dietitian/Nutritionist
    • Dining Room Attendant
    • Director (Industrial Relations)
    • Director (Social)
    • Director (Social Service)
    • Dispatcher
    • Diver
    • Dock Worker
    • Drafter
    • Dramatist (Playwright)
    • Driver (Sales Route)
    • Drycleaner
    • Drywall Installer
    • Ecologist
    • Economist
    • Editor
    • Educational Administrator
    • EEG Technologist
    • Electrical/Electronics Engineer
    • Electrical/Electronics Tech
    • Electrician (Construction)
    • Electrician (Maintenance)
    • Electrologist
    • Electronic Equip. Rep. (Indus)
    • Elevator Mechanic
    • Embalmer
    • Emergency Manager
    • Emergency Medical Technician
    • Employee Benefits Manager
    • Employment Interviewer
    • Energy Auditor
    • Energy Broker
    • Environmental Engineer
    • Environmental Health Inspector
    • Epidemiologist
    • Executive Housekeeper
    • Farm Equipment Mechanic
    • Farm Manager
    • Farm Worker (General)
    • Farm/Home Mgmt Advisor
    • Farmer (Owner)
    • Fashion Artist
    • Fashion Designer
    • Fashion Model
    • Fast-Food Worker
    • FBI/CIA Agent
    • Financial Manager
    • Financial Planner
    • Financial Services Sales Rep
    • Firefighter
    • Fish And Game Warden
    • Fisher
    • Fitness Trainer
    • Flight Attendant
    • Flight Dispatcher
    • Flight Instructor
    • Floor Covering Installer
    • Floral Designer
    • Food and Drug Inspector
    • Food Preparer/Server
    • Food Service Manager
    • Food Technologist
    • Foreign Service Officer
    • Foreign Trade Clerk
    • Forensic Scientist
    • Forester
    • Forestry Technician
    • Fund-Raiser
    • Funeral Director
  • • Game Designer
    • Gaming Occupations Worker
    • Garage Supervisor
    • General Manager/Top Executive
    • Genetic Counselor
    • Geneticist
    • Geographer
    • Geologist
    • Geriatric Aide
    • Gerontologist
    • Glazier
    • Graphic Artist (Print Materials)
    • Graphic Artist (Software)
    • Groundskeeper (Gardener)
    • Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
    • Hand Crafter
    • Hand Packer/Packager
    • Hazardous Materials Technician
    • Health Educator
    • Health Services Administrator
    • Heavy Equipment Operator
    • Highway Maintenence Worker
    • Historian
    • Home Economist
    • Home Health and Care Aide
    • Home-Entertainment Equip Repair
    • Horticulturist
    • Host/Hostess
    • Hotel Clerk
    • Hotel/Motel Manager
    • Housekeeper (Hotel)
    • Human Resources Clerk
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Human Resources Recruiter
    • Human Services Worker
    • Hydrologist
    • Illustrator
    • Importer/Exporter
    • Industrial Designer
    • Industrial Engineer
    • Industrial Engineering Tech
    • Industrial Mechanic
    • Information Systems Manager
    • Inspector (Industrial)
    • Insulation Worker
    • Insurance Agent
    • Insurance Claim Representative
    • Insurance Risk Manager
    • Insurance Underwriter
    • Interior Designer
    • Internet/Intranet Programmer
    • Internist
    • Interpreter
    • Interviewing/New Accounts Clerk
    • Investment Analyst
    • Jeweler
    • Job Analyst
    • Judge
    • Kitchen Helper
    • Labor Relations Specialist
    • Landscape Architect
    • Laser Technician
    • Lawyer
    • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    • Legal Secretary
    • Legislator
    • Librarian
    • Library Assistant
    • Library Technician
    • Loan Officer/Counseler
    • Lobbyist
    • Locksmith
    • Logger
    • Logistics Manager
    • Machine Operator (Industrial)
    • Machinist/Tool Programmer
    • Mail Carrier
    • Mail Clerk (Except Post Office)
    • Maintenance Mechanic (General)
    • Make-Up Artist (theatrical)
    • Management Consultant
    • Manicurist
    • Marine Architect
    • Marine Biologist
    • Market Research Analyst
    • Massage Therapist
    • Material Handler
    • Materials Engineer
    • Mathmetician
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer Tech
    • Mediator
    • Medical Assistant
    • Medical Equipment Technician
    • Medical Laboratory Technician
    • Medical Record Administrator
    • Medical Record Technician
    • Medical Secretary
    • Medical Transcriptionist
    • Merchandise Displayer
    • Messenger/Courier
    • Metallurgical Engineer
    • Metallurgical Technician
    • Meteorological Technician
    • Meteorologist
    • Meter Reader
    • Millwright
    • Miner
    • Mining Engineer
    • Minister
    • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
    • Molder
    • Molecular Biologist
    • Motion Picture Projectionist
    • Motorcycle Technician
    • Movie/TV Director
    • Municipal Clerk
    • Musical Instrument Repairer
    • Musician (Instrumental)
  • • Naturopathic Physician
    • Nondestructive Tester
    • Nuclear Engineer
    • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
    • Nuclear Reactor Operator
    • Nurse Anesthetist
    • Nurse (Licensed Practical)
    • Nurse Practitioner
    • Nurse (Registered)
    • Nurse-Midwife
    • Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
    • Nursery/Greenhouse Worker
    • Nursing/Psychiatric Aide
    • Obstetrician/Gynecologist
    • Occupational Health/Safety Specialist
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Oceanographer
    • Office Clerk
    • Office Machine Servicer
    • Office Manager
    • Operations Research Analyst
    • Opthalmic Laboratory Technician
    • Optician
    • Optometric Assistant
    • Optometrist
    • Order Clerk
    • Order Filler
    • Osteopathic Physician
    • Painter (Construction)
    • Paper Hanger
    • Park Ranger
    • Parking Lot Attendant
    • Parole Officer
    • Pathologist
    • Patternmaker
    • Payroll Clerk
    • Pediatrician
    • Perfusionist
    • Pest Controller
    • Petroleum Engineer
    • Pharmacist
    • Pharmacologist
    • Pharmacy Technician
    • Photographer
    • Physical Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Physician
    • Physician Assistant
    • Physicist
    • Physiologist
    • Pipefitter
    • Plant Scientist
    • Plasterer
    • Plumber
    • Podiatrist
    • Police Officer
    • Political Scientist
    • Pollution Control Technician
    • Porter
    • Postal Clerk
    • Postmaster
    • Power House Mechanic
    • Power Plant Operator
    • Precision Instrument Repairer
    • Prepress Worker
    • Priest
    • Printing Press Operator
    • Private Detective/Investigator
    • Private Household Worker
    • Product Demonstrator
    • Production Manager (Industry)
    • Professional Athlete
    • Project Manager
    • Proofreader
    • Property/Real Estate Manager
    • Prosthetist/Orthotist
    • Psychiatric Technician
    • Psychiatrist
    • Psychologist, Clinical
    • Psychologist, Experimental
    • Public Administrator
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Purchaser
  • • Quality Control Technician
    • Rabbi
    • Radiation Therapy Technologist
    • Radio/TV Announcer/Newscaster
    • Radio/TV Program Writer
    • Radiologic Technician
    • Radiologist
    • Range Manager
    • Real Estate Agent
    • Real Estate Appraiser
    • Receptionist/Information Clerk
    • Recreation Leader
    • Recreational Guide
    • Recreational Therapist
    • Refuse Collector
    • Reporter/Journalist
    • Residential Counselor
    • Respiratory Therapist
    • Restaurant/Bar Manager
    • Retail Store Manager
    • Robot Technician
    • Roofer
    • Roustabout
    • Safety Engineer
    • Sailor
    • Sales Engineer
    • Sales/Marketing Manager
    • Sales Representative
    • Sales Worker (Retail)
    • Science Technician
    • Secretary
    • Securities Sales Agent
    • Security Guard
    • Security Manager
    • Security System Installer
    • Services Sales Representative
    • Set Designer
    • Sheet Metal Worker
    • Ship Captain
    • Shipping/Receiving Clerk
    • Shoe Repairer
    • Singer
    • Social Worker
    • Sociologist
    • Soil Conservationist
    • Solar Energy Engineer
    • Solar Energy System Installer
    • Sonographer
    • Sound Technician
    • Speech-Language Pathologist
    • Sports/Athletics Manager
    • Sports Physician
    • Stage Technician
    • Stationary Engineer
    • Statistical Clerk
    • Statistician
    • Stock Clerk
    • Structural Metal Worker
    • Student Services Specialist
    • Stunt Performer
    • Supermarket Manager
    • Surgeon
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Survey Technician
    • Surveyor
    • Tailor/Dressmaker
    • Tax Accountant
    • Tax Preparer
    • Taxicab Driver
    • Teacher (Adult Education)
    • Teacher (Art/Music/Drama/Speech)
    • Teacher (Business)
    • Teacher (Elementary)
    • Teacher (Foreign Language)
    • Teacher (Kindergarten)
    • Teacher (Physical Education)
    • Teacher (Preschool)
    • Teacher (Secondary)
    • Teacher (Special Education)
    • Teacher (Vocational Agricultural)
    • Teacher (Vocational/Technical)
    • Teacher Aide
    • Technical Writer
    • Telecommunications Equipment Install/Repairer
    • Telecommunications Technician
    • Telemarketer
    • Telephone Operator
    • Textile Machine Operator
    • Textile Technician
    • Ticket Agent
    • Tile Setter
    • Title Examiner/Searcher
    • Tool and Die Maker
    • Tool Designer
    • Toxicologist
    • Track Worker (Railroad)
    • Traffic Engineering Technician
    • Train Operator
    • Training/Education Manager
    • Translator
    • Transportation Security Officer
    • Travel Agent
    • Travel Clerk
    • Travel Guide
    • Tree Surgeon (Arborist)
    • Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer)
    • Umpire/Referee
    • Upholsterer
    • Urban Planner
    • Vending Machine Mechanic
    • Veterinarian
    • Veterinary Technician
    • Video/Film Editor
    • Volunteer Coordinator
    • Waiter/Waitress
    • Warehouse Supervisor
    • Warehouse Worker
    • Water Plant Operator
    • Website Developer
    • Wedding Consultant
    • Weight Reduction Specialist
    • Welder
    • Welfare Eligibility Worker
    • Wildlife Biologist
    • Wind Turbine Technician
    • Winemaker
    • Woodworker
    • Word Process/Data Entry Keyer
    • Writer/Author
    • Zoologist