Career Options:
Sociology majors are frequently employed in the helping professions, in business, and in various public sector positions, especially those that serve children, the elderly, or deliver a variety of social services. Many graduates work in the criminal justice system or in social research and data analysis. Some careers require additional education and/or experience.
Career Fields:
Administrative Analyst
Adoption Counselor
Bank Operations Officer
Budget Analyst
Case Worker
City Planning Aide
Claims Representative
Community Organizer
Consultant
Editor
Employment Counselor
Employee Relations Mediator
Health Care Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Lobbyist
Manager
Management Analyst
Market Researcher
Parole Officer
Personnel Analyst
Probation Officer
Public Service Administrator
Recreation Director
Research Analyst
School Counselor
Sociologist
Social Worker
Statistician
Teacher
Urban Planner
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Typical Employers
City and County Governments
Community Organizations
Colleges and Universities
Consulting Firms
Courts and Correctional Institutions
Department of Recreation
Hospitals and Clinics
Insurance Companies
Market Research Firms
Non-profit Organizations
Research & Development Firms
Wholesale/Retail Companies
Social Service Agencies
Schools
State and Federal Agencies
Employment and Salary Outlook
The American Sociological Association reports that the job market for graduates with a B.A. in Sociology is very good. Sociology majors frequently pursue graduate work in sociology or related areas, such as social work, urban planning, public health, business or public administration. Job opportunities are available in such areas as Health & Social Services: rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or elderly, recreation, family planning, substance abuse or counseling; Business, Industry or Non-Profit Organization: advertising, marketing, consumer research, quality control, insurance, real estate, personnel work and training. Community Work: fund-raising, social service organizations, child-care agencies; Corrections: probation, parole or criminal justice research; Colleges & Universities: admissions, alumni relations, placement; Federal, State and Local Government areas such as transportation, housing, education, agriculture, and labor relations. The booklet by the American Sociological Association, Careers in Sociology is available in the Sociology Department Office for review. |
