Career Paths for Students to Consider

The adage, "do what you love, and love what you do" can be the words of wisdom students rely on when selecting potential career paths. Building upon the classes and courses of study enjoyed in school, they can select careers that fit with these concentrations.

According to the admissions department at Pennsylvania's Waynesburg University, many students are unsure what career path to choose, with some not declaring a major until they explore their options a little further.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offers a list of potential careers based on preferred areas of schoolwork or outside interests. Here are some to consider.

If you like ...

Law

* Police officer

* Attorney

* Court reporter

* Paralegal

* Judge

Math

* Statistician

* Electrical engineer

* Physicist

* Cost estimator

* Actuary

* Surveyor

Reading

* Writer

* Desktop publisher

* Librarian

* Reporter

* Secretary

Science

* Chemist

* Environmental scientist

* Pharmacist

* Engineering Technician

Building/Improvement

* Carpenter

* Architect

* Automotive mechanic

* Civil engineer

Computers

* Database administrator

* Computer software engineer

* Webmaster

* Systems analyst

Money Management

* Accountant

* Bookkeeping clerk

* Real estate agent

* Financial analyst

* Loan officer

Social Studies

* Economist

* Psychologist

* Urban planner