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Political Science & Government Related Majors

There are 4 concentrations within political science and government alone. For those wishing to broaden their search, political science is but one of 12 related majors within the broader social sciences field of study.

Political Science Focus Areas

Explore reports on the most popular concentrations political science has to offer.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Political Science 47,549
Other Political Science & Government 1,010
American Government & Politics (United States) 365
Political Economy 358

Other Social Sciences Majors

The social sciences program area contains 12 different majors.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 49,055
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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Interested In Getting A Political Science & Government Degree

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