by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering computer hardware technology, you may also want to explore 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.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of computer hardware technology, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 113 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1,557 |
| Audio Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 76 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,460 |
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 63 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 1 | 108 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | 3 |
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician | 1 | 815 |
| Engineering Acoustics | 1 | 17 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | 125 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 1,272 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1,215 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 492 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 278 |
A specialization within Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, computer hardware technology shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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