Those considering computer technology/computer systems technology, 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.
The majors below prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of computer technology/computer systems 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 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,364 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,460 |
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 63 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 1 | 108 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 67,926 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | 13,508 |
| Computer Game Programming | 1 | 492 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1,215 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 492 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 278 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 18 |
As a more focused area within Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, computer technology/computer systems technology sits alongside related programs in that field.
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