Science

Overview of Science

Careers in Science use a variety of research methods to investigate a question or solve a problem about our physical world.

Get details on the salary and job security of these Science careers: 

Get Career Ready for Science

Find out what it takes to land a career in Science

Career Readiness Equation

Earn a Degree

Earn Degree

To work in the field of Science, you must have a strong background in science and math. Majors, minors, and degree information can be found in the Mason Catalog.   

 

Along with your degree, professional certifications like these may increase your employment options:

The ability to pass a background investigation and/or security clearance will increase your employment options in the field of Science conducting research in government-funded labs. Join Mason’s Clearance Ready program to learn more.

 

Gain Experiences

Gain Experiences

Employers are expecting candidates to have at least six to twelve months of related experience to be competitive for full-time positions. Gain experience while you are a student at Mason.

Here are the types of experiences most valued by Science employers, and where to find them:

Research

At Mason:

Outside of Mason:

Jobs

Market Yourself

Market Yourself

It is important for you to be able to clearly communicate the knowledge, skills, and experiences you have gained in and outside of the classroom. 

Below are top ways to showcase your qualifications to Science employers: 

Career Ready

Career Ready

Career ready Mason grads have gone on to work for Science employers, such as: 

BODE Technology

Ceres Nanosciences

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

 

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Noblis

Quest Diagnostics 

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory  

 

Leidos

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

ATCC

Virginia Department of Forensic Science 

  

Join the Science community

Get involved with academic and professional societies to grow your network while you're still a student.

Mason Student Organizations

Professional Associations

 

 

Your career advisor can help you decide where to start.