by our College Data Analytics TeamStudents interested in astrophysics, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study. Here you will find 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 astrophysics, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 4 | 39 |
| Acoustics | 2 | 175 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 2 | 18 |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | 2 | 1 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 2 | 974 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other | 2 | 64 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 2 | 6 |
| Climate Science | 2 | 100 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 2 | 8 |
| Earth Systems Science | 2 | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
A specialization within Astronomy and Astrophysics, astrophysics connects to the wider programs in that field.
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