What The Inventor is like
The Inventor is part of the Explorers group. You like figuring out how things work. What sets this type apart is a strength in shapes & space.
- Seeing things in 3D
- Hands-on tinkering
- Fresh ideas
Watch out for
Building is the fun part; testing and writing it up matters too.
Try this in high school
Take a shop, engineering, or 3D design class, or take apart (and rebuild) something old.
College majors that line up with The Inventor
Major families: Engineering, Arts, Sciences. Majors that often show up near the top for this type: Fine Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Earth Sciences, Architecture.
Careers to look at, with real pay
| Career | Median pay (May 2025) | Job growth 2025–35 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Directors via Fine Arts | $114,850 | +4.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mechanical Engineers via Mechanical Engineering | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical Scientists via Biology | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Geoscientists via Earth Sciences | $101,920 | +5.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Architects via Architecture | $99,280 | +4.3% | Bachelor's degree |
Pay and job outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (national median annual wage, May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.2. Job descriptions adapted from O*NET 30.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0). Pay is for all workers in the job nationwide, not just new grads.
Is this really your type?
The only way to know is to take the assessment. It's free, takes 15 to 25 minutes, and you get your major type plus your top 3 majors at the end. Want the full picture? The optional $29 Pathfinder report shows all 10 of your matches with careers, pay, and colleges in your state.
Take the free assessmentQuestions about The Inventor
What is The Inventor major type?
The Inventor is one of 16 major types on MajorMatch. It belongs to the Explorers group (things + ideas), and its top strength is shapes & space. In short: You picture how it works, then you want to build it. Gadgets, models, machines, and 3D anything.
What college majors are good for The Inventor?
Major families that line up with this type are Engineering, Arts, Sciences. Majors that often rank high for this type in our own proprietary scoring method include Fine Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Earth Sciences. Your own top 3 depends on all of your answers, so take the assessment to see yours.
What jobs fit The Inventor?
Art Directors earn a median of $114,850 a year (BLS, May 2025). Mechanical Engineers earn a median of $104,110 a year (BLS, May 2025). Medical Scientists earn a median of $103,410 a year (BLS, May 2025).
How do I find out my major type?
Take the free MajorMatch assessment. It takes about 15 to 25 minutes. When you finish, you see your major type and your top 3 majors for free.
Is this a personality test?
No. Your major type is a quick, fun snapshot based on your answers about what you enjoy and how you did on short reasoning questions. It comes from our own proprietary scoring method. It is not a clinical or personality test, and it is not a label.
Can my major type change?
Yes. People grow, and if you are close to the line between two types, taking the assessment again can land you in the other one. Treat it as a starting point for exploring, not a final answer.
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