Degrees in this field lead down many different career paths.
You can earn an associate degree that leads to an entry-level technician job at a nuclear facility, a Ph.D. to get into research, and everything in between.
Determine where your passion lies and map out an education that will get you there.
Construction Management
Degrees in construction management will prepare you to be a leader in this thriving career field, which is projected to grow 16 percent through 2022. Options range from an associate degree to a master’s degree
to certification.
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- Drexel University Online
- New England Institute of Technology
Nuclear Energy Technology
If you have military training and experience in nuclear technology, you’re already coveted by employers.
If not, an associate degree can get you in the door of a power plant, where your education will be supplemented with on-the-job training. Nuclear employers also need mechanical, electrical, chemistry and radiation technicians.
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Agronomy
Agronomists figure out ways to grow crops more efficiently and in ways that protect the environment. They’re scientists, teachers and advisers.
You’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences or food sciences to succeed in this field, although related majors include biology, botany, chemistry and plant conservation.
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Commercial Property & Facilities Management
Education options for these professionals who manage commercial property range from a high school diploma and certification to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, public administration, finance or real estate management. Many colleges and universities today offer certification programs in facilities management.
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Geology & Geomatics
You probably know what geology is: the study of rocks and materials that make up our planet, and how they got there. Geomatics is a more recent term that refers to a science-based engineering discipline that analyzes and interprets data collected by electronic devices. A bachelor’s degree is typically required.
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