Career Opportunities for Majors in Entomology
Introduction
The entomology major is directed at students who want to learn more about insects and related arthropods, and their relationship with humans and the environment. It will provide a greater understanding of the importance of insects as beneficial organisms as well as their detrimental impacts to humans as pests Students can receive training in a variety of subject areas including agricultural, urban, and forensic entomology.
The entomology major targets students that seek careers in agribusiness, government service, agricultural education and extension, and public health or are preparing to be owner/operators of a pest management enterprise. Students can tailor their coursework to meet their specific interests by selecting coursework classes of interest from several clusters of specific courses. The curriculum of this major is expected to continue evolving as additional experience in the delivery of the curriculum's content is gained, and new areas of emphasis are identified.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Agricultural Engineer
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Environmental Specialist
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Pet Shop Manager
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Biologist
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Farm Manager
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Research Assistant
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Clinical Researcher
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Farm Technician
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Science Teacher
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Conservation Officer
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Laboratory Technician
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Zookeeper
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Endocrinologist
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Naturalist
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Agricultural Engineer
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Farm Manager
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Pet Shop Manager
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Animal Breeders
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Farm Technician
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Research Assistant
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Animal Shelters
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Forest Management Agencies
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School Systems
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Biologist
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Laboratories
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Science Teacher
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Clinical Researcher
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Laboratory Animal Researcher
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Wildlife Biologist
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Colleges/Universities
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Laboratory Technician
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World Wildlife Fund
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Conservation Officer
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Naturalist
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Writer/Author
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Conservation Organizations
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Naturalist
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Zookeeper
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Endocrinologist
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Nature Conservancies
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Environmental Specialist
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Nature Science Centers
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Government Agencies |
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Farm Service Agency
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World Wildlife Fund
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Department of Environmental Protection
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Game
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and Wildlife
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Division of Fish
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Farm Credit Administration
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National Science Foundation
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Entomology
Information is not available at this time on first jobs obtained from Entomology
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Entomology
Information is not available at this time on experienced jobs from Entomology
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