by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in aerospace & aeronautical engineering, you may also want to explore 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 aerospace & aeronautical engineering, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | 25,975 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 42,939 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 | 1,090 |
| Architectural Engineering | 2 | 1,183 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 2 | 126 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | 13,914 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 2 | 482 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 2 | 77 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 2 | 297 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 2 | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronautical Engineering | 57 |
A specialization within Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, aerospace & aeronautical engineering sits alongside related programs in that field.
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