by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in instrumentation technology, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
The majors below prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of instrumentation technology, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | 6,829 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 113 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 3,770 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 3,162 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | 21 |
Part of the broader field of Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, instrumentation technology connects to the wider programs in that field.
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