Students interested in geological & geophysical engineering, you may also want to explore 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.
The majors below prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of geological & geophysical engineering, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 4 | 21 |
| 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 |
A specialization within Geological/Geophysical Engineering, geological & geophysical engineering connects to the wider programs in that field.
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