by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in general mechanical engineering, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. Here 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 general mechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 3 | 9,539 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other | 3 | — |
| Astronautical Engineering | 3 | 57 |
| Construction Engineering | 3 | 1,567 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | 25,975 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 3 | 53 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 | 190 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 900 |
| Materials Engineering | 3 | 3,129 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 | 1,090 |
Part of the broader field of Mechanical Engineering, general mechanical engineering connects to the wider programs in that field.
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