by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering rural sociology, take a look at 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| 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, rural sociology shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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