by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in contemplative studies/inquiry, take a look at 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 contemplative studies/inquiry, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 3 | 678 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 3 | 1,323 |
| Thanatology | 3 | 6 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | 2 | 30 |
| Lay Ministry | 2 | 732 |
| Online Educator/Online Teaching | 2 | 115 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 2 | 6 |
| Urban Ministry | 2 | 65 |
| Women’s Ministry | 2 | 75 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 901 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science, General | 3,111 |
Part of the broader field of Cognitive Science, contemplative studies/inquiry connects to the wider programs in that field.
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