Sociology

Careers in Sociology

What can I do with a degree in Sociology?

• Social Services - in rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation or administration
• Community work - In fundraising for social service organizations, nonprofits, childcare or community development agencies, or environmental groups
• Corrections - In probation, parole, or other criminal justice work
• Business - In advertising, marketing and consumer research, insurance, real estate, personnel work, training, or sales
• College settings - In admissions, alumni relations, or placement offices
• Health services - In family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation, counseling, health planning, hospital admissions, and insurance companies
• Publishing, journalism, and public relations - In writing, research, and editing
• Government services - In federal, state, and local government jobs in such areas as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor
• Teaching - In elementary and secondary schools, in conjunction with appropriate teacher certification

The possibilities are endless!

For further information on career tracks and education beyond the undergraduate level, reference these helpful guides:

Billson, Janet Mancini. Careers in Sociology (New York: American Sociological Association, 1995).

Billson, Janet Mancini & Huber, Bettina J. Embarking Upon a Career with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology (New York: American Sociological Association, 1995).

Billson, Janet Mancini & Huber, Bettina J. Mastering the Job Market with a Graduate Degree in Sociology (New York: American Sociological Association, 1994).

Miller, Delbert C. & Huber, Bettina J. Sociologists in the Corporate World: Academic , Research, and Practice Roles in Business and Industry (New York: American Sociological Association, 1994).