Careers in Sociology

Careers for which a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology is useful:

• social services – in rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation, or administration
• community work – in fund-raising for social service organizations, nonprofits, child-care 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 – 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

Source: American Sociological Association

Potential Employers for Graduates and Post-Graduate Degrees:

Government Agencies, Social Service Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Law Enforcement Agencies, Health Care, Industry, Business, Law, Military, Marketing Firms, Schools, Colleges, Universities, and many others.