Sociology majors pursue a wide range of career opportunities including law, teaching, public service, politics, government, business, social work, social services and many other fields that require good communication and critical inquiry skills.
Business and industry
- Banker
- Consumer relations professional
- Market analyst
- Project manager
- Technical writer
Community and social services
- Case manager
- Community organizer
- Hospital administrator
- Public health supervisor
- Substance abuse counselor
Education
- Affirmative action coordinator
- Extension service specialist
- Guidance counselor
- College dean
- Teacher
Government
- Foreign service officer
- Human rights specialist
- Information technologist
- Legislative aide
- Urban planner
Justice System
- Correctional counselor
- Criminal investigator
- Parole officer
- Police officer
- Special agent
Research
- Census researcher
- Criminologist
- Data analyst
- Social research manager
- Statistician