by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are 6 concentrations within economics alone. For those wishing to broaden their search, economics is but one of 12 related majors within the broader social sciences field of study.
Explore reports on the most popular concentrations economics has to offer.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 28,837 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 18,364 |
| Applied Economics | 618 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 593 |
| International Economics | 328 |
| Other Economics | 315 |
The social sciences program area contains 12 different majors.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
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