by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism, consider exploring 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 cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 3 | 20,474 |
| Cultural/Archaelogical Resources Protection | 3 | — |
| Law Enforcement Record-Keeping and Evidence Management | 3 | — |
| Maritime Law Enforcement | 3 | — |
| Computer Science | 2 | 79,857 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 2 | 224 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 2 | 2,987 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing | 2 | 300 |
| Protective Services Operations | 2 | — |
A specialization within Security Science and Technology, cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism sits alongside related programs in that field.
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