by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering textile sciences & 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.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of textile sciences & engineering, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 3 | 77 |
| Materials Engineering | 3 | 3,129 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 3 | 164 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 3 | 264 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 2 | 9,539 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other | 2 | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 | 1,090 |
| Architectural Engineering | 2 | 1,183 |
| Astronautical Engineering | 2 | 57 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 2 | 126 |
Part of the broader field of Textile Sciences and Engineering, textile sciences & engineering connects to the wider programs in that field.
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