by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in chemical physics, 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.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of chemical physics, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Chemistry | 3 | 16 |
| Acoustics | 2 | 175 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 2 | 129 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 2 | 6 |
| Condensed Matter and Materials Physics | 2 | 8 |
| Elementary Particle Physics | 2 | 6 |
| Geochemistry | 2 | 33 |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | 185 |
| Nuclear Physics | 2 | 3 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 2 | 249 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,323 |
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 83 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 38 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 20 |
| Organic Chemistry | 8 |
| Physical Chemistry | 8 |
| Theoretical Chemistry | 6 |
As a more focused area within Chemistry, chemical physics connects to the wider programs in that field.
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