by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering electrical engineering, 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 electrical engineering, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 4 | 2,006 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 3 | 9,539 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other | 3 | — |
| Astronautical Engineering | 3 | 57 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 13,508 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 3 | 80 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 3 | 53 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 42,939 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 | 1,090 |
| Architectural Engineering | 2 | 1,183 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 434 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 194 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 157 |
A specialization within Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, electrical engineering shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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