by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in chemical & biomolecular engineering, consider exploring 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 chemical & biomolecular 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemical Engineering | 4 | 126 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 4 | 482 |
| Engineering Chemistry | 4 | 25 |
| Paper Science and Engineering | 4 | 46 |
| Architectural Engineering | 3 | 1,183 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | 13,914 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 3 | 77 |
| Construction Engineering | 3 | 1,567 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 | 2,006 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 3 | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 10,624 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 18 |
Part of the broader field of Chemical Engineering, chemical & biomolecular engineering sits alongside related programs in that field.
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