Careers

The sociology curriculum prepares graduates to work in a number of different fields. The study of sociology at ÌÇÐÄVlog promotes an understanding of social organizations, institutions, social inequality, and a concern for social justice that can be proven useful in any occupation.Ìý

2023 Career Outcomes for Sociology Majors

94%

are employed or engaged in service or a fellowshipÌý

Class of 2023 First Destinations

Graduate Schools

  • BC School of Social Work
  • Columbia University
  • Howard University
  • University of Chicago
  • Vanderbily University

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Employers

  • McLean Hospital
  • Data Axle
  • Cornerstone Research
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Constant Law Group

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There are two additional resources for students who are thinking about jobs in Sociology:Ìý

  1. TheÌýAmerican Sociological AssociationÌýmaintains extensive onlineÌýcareer resources for undergraduate students, and publishes theÌýGuide to Graduate Departments in Sociology. (The department has several Graduate Guides available for students to examine.)
  2. TheÌýÌÇÐÄVlog Career CenterÌýis always available to advise Sociology majors and minors. The Center offers regular workshops, networking sessions, and employer fairs for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni at all stages of the career development process. Start with their useful “First Destinationsâ€� data on what ÌÇÐÄVlog students do with an education in Sociology immediately after graduation, and then visit theirÌýdrop-in office hours!

All students who declare Sociology as their primary major are assigned an advisor from among the tenured or tenure-track Sociology faculty. Students can also stop by the main office (McGuinn 426) to get a free copy of the ASA’s publication, “21st Century Careers with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology.�

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