16 Awesome Career Choices That Most College Kids Have Never Heard Of

Flickr/isafmediaEven in medical school, there are plenty of lesser-known options.

For many students, a college degree puts you on the direct path to a certain career, such as a doctor, teacher, or journalist.

But for many others, the future isn't as clear cut.

Maybe you want to go to med school, but don't necessarily want to be a doctor. Maybe you love maps, but aren't sure how to incorporate that passion into a career. Or perhaps you just haven't found anything that sounds appealing yet.

Luckily, there are tons of great career options out there that many college kids have no idea even exist. In this helpful thread, Reddit users shared some of these under-the-radar occupations that most students probably haven't heard of. A fun bonus: most of them are pretty lucrative as well.

Here are 16 of our favorites, including salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, for those who need some inspiration finding their dream job.

Did we forget any awesome, lesser-known jobs? Let us know in the comments.