by our College Data Analytics TeamStudents interested in sociology, 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology, General | 31,211 |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 105 |
| Rural Sociology | 61 |
| Sociology, Other | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| 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 |
A specialization within Social Sciences, sociology connects to the wider programs in that field.
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