by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in operational oceanography, 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 operational oceanography, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 113 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1,557 |
| Audio Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 76 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,460 |
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 63 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 1 | 108 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | 492 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 1,215 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 1 | 18 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 1 | 278 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Military Applied Sciences, Other | 143 |
| Space Systems Operations | 127 |
| Combat Systems Engineering | 43 |
| Undersea Warfare | 40 |
| Engineering Acoustics | 17 |
A specialization within Military Applied Sciences, operational oceanography shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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