by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in other physical science, 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 other physical science, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 3 | 482 |
| Natural Sciences | 3 | 2,648 |
| Anthrozoology | 2 | 55 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | 28,033 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 2 | 3,111 |
| Cognitive Science, Other | 2 | — |
| Computational Science | 2 | 2,395 |
| Data Science, General | 2 | 7,668 |
| Data Science, Other | 2 | 48 |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 2 | 10 |
A specialization within Physical Sciences, Other, other physical science sits alongside related programs in that field.
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