by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in other astronomy & astrophysics, 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.
These majors prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of other astronomy & astrophysics, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 4 | 39 |
| Acoustics | 2 | 175 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology | 2 | 18 |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | 2 | 1 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 2 | 974 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other | 2 | 64 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 2 | 6 |
| Chemical Physics | 2 | 41 |
| Climate Science | 2 | 100 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 2 | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astrophysics | 485 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
Part of the broader field of Astronomy and Astrophysics, other astronomy & astrophysics sits alongside related programs in that field.
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