by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering geophysics & seismology, 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 geophysics & seismology, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Systems Science | 3 | 43 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 3 | 96 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 2 | 129 |
| Astronomy | 2 | 876 |
| Astrophysics | 2 | 485 |
| 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 |
| Climate Science | 2 | 100 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geochemistry | 33 |
| Paleontology | 25 |
Part of the broader field of Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, geophysics & seismology connects to the wider programs in that field.
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