by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering astronautical engineering, 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 astronautical engineering, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | 25,975 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 42,939 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 | 1,090 |
| Architectural Engineering | 2 | 1,183 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 2 | 126 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | 13,914 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 2 | 482 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 2 | 77 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 2 | 297 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 2 | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 9,539 |
A specialization within Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, astronautical engineering connects to the wider programs in that field.
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