Career exploration
Potential options for your future
Have you ever wondered whether your career was right for you or thought to yourself, “What does my career actually do?” If so, you’re not alone. The purpose of this page is to show the various careers within a major, resources to determine if your career is what you are interested in, information about your major, and similar fields.
Your degree in-depth
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Careers by degree
A common question from students is “What does this career actually do?” The following information will help you understand the different careers possible with your respective degree. For many careers, the number of jobs can be surprising.
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Is my degree right for me?
If you’re not interested in the job descriptions, not happy with your major, or feeling unsure about the information regarding your selected degree, you’re not the only one! Many students change their majors or want to know more information before continuing. The resources below should help.
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About my degree
The following links will help you learn about typical salary ranges for entry-level positions, the growth rate of jobs, and other valuable information as well as a description of the jobs, work life, hours, and more.
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Student jobs
If you or anyone you know on campus are interested in finding a job, you can find helpful resources on the student jobs, undergraduate research, and internships pages. Additionally, you may contact us for more information.
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Workforce development
Helping Arizona prosper and become a global leader in cutting-edge manufacturing, engineering, and technology fields with a knowledgeable workforce and K–14 STEM awareness.