by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in electrical and computer engineering, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. Below you will find majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
These majors prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of electrical and computer 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 Electronics Engineering | 4 | 25,975 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4 | 53 |
| Architectural Engineering | 3 | 1,183 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 3 | 126 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 3 | 482 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 3 | 297 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 13,508 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 3 | 80 |
| Construction Engineering | 3 | 1,567 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 3 | 434 |
A specialization within Electrical and Computer Engineering, electrical and computer engineering connects to the wider programs in that field.
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