by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering engineering design, take a look at 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 engineering design, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 3 | 1,183 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 3 | 126 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 3 | 482 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 3 | 297 |
| Construction Engineering | 3 | 1,567 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 | 2,006 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 3 | 53 |
| Energy Systems Engineering, General | 3 | 149 |
| Energy Systems Engineering, Other | 3 | 2 |
| Engineering Chemistry | 3 | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 7,766 |
| Packaging Science | 391 |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 209 |
As a more focused area within Engineering-Related Fields, engineering design connects to the wider programs in that field.
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