by our College Data Analytics TeamStudents interested in social work, 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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 57,279 |
| Social Work, Other | 622 |
| Youth Services/Administration | 267 |
| Forensic Social Work | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
As a more focused area within Social Services Public Administration, social work sits alongside related programs in that field.
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