by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering international relations & national security, 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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 11,684 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 788 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 563 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7,105 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,942 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1,343 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 496 |
| Archeology | 393 |
| Demography | 112 |
Part of the broader field of Social Sciences, international relations & national security connects to the wider programs in that field.
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