by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in general computer & information sciences, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. Below you will find 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 general computer & information sciences, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 7 | 79,857 |
| Information Science/Studies | 6 | 22,425 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 5 | 38,088 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 5 | 3,034 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 5 | 2,298 |
| Cloud Computing | 4 | 1,229 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | 13,753 |
| Accounting and Computer Science | 3 | 36 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 13,508 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 3 | 11,341 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
A specialization within Computer and Information Sciences, General, general computer & information sciences connects to the wider programs in that field.
More about our data sources and methodologies.