by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study. Here you will find 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 general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 336,590 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 1 | 57,976 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 10,865 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 13,898 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 1 | 18 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 1 | 579 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 127 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 47 |
| Flight Instructor | 30 |
Part of the broader field of Air Transportation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology sits alongside related programs in that field.
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