Butte County CTE - Career Technical Education
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Careers in Science and Research

Do you like to solve puzzles or explore mysteries? Do you enjoy classes in science and math? Then you might consider pursuing a career involving science or research! Most careers in this area require some type of formal education often beyond a bachelor's degree. 
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On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: ​Investigative, Conventional

Explore Careers

  • ​5 Best-Paying Jobs for People with Investigative Personality Type
  • ​Investigative Careers and Majors, Training Programs​

Occupations by Education Level

High School Diploma / Certificate / License
  • ​Fire Inspector
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​Bachelor's Degree​ (*Many require experience or additional certification beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
  • ​Geoscientist
  • Weather Forecaster / Atmospheric & Space Scientist
  • Remote Sensing Scientist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Biochemist
  • Mechatronics
  • High School Biology or Science Teacher​
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Master's Degree or other Professional Degree
  • Biomedical Engineer / Prosthetics Research
  • Epidemiologist
  • Geneticist
  • Microbiologist
  • Anthropologist
  • Archeologist

Doctoral or Professional Degree
  • Medical Scientist
  • ​Astronomer
  • Physicist
  • Clinical Psychologist​

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links
  • ​Anthropology - CSU Chico​​
  • Mechatronics - CSU Chico
  • Cal Poly Biomedical Engineering Program - California Polytechnic State University​​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Weather Forecaster
Weather Forecaster / Atmospheric & Space Scientists
Epidemiologist
Fire Inspector

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • Hot Jobs listed by the CSU, Chico Career Center 
  • ​​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.
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Butte County CTE 

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​Chico, CA 95928
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​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms