by our College Data Analytics TeamStudents interested in general computer programming, take a look at 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 general computer programming, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 7 | 79,857 |
| Cloud Computing | 4 | 1,229 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 67,926 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 3 | 278 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 3 | 3,034 |
| Informatics | 3 | 3,067 |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | 22,425 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 3 | 1,028 |
| Accounting and Computer Science | 2 | 36 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 1,653 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2,813 |
| Computer Game Programming | 492 |
| Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | 420 |
| Computer Programming, Other | 229 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 41 |
A specialization within Computer Programming, general computer programming sits alongside related programs in that field.
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