UGA Specific Information for Sociology

Sociology is a liberal-arts specialty that leads to a wide range of career options in government or business. In addition, a sociology major provides a solid foundation for further post-graduate study in law, business, and the social sciences. An undergraduate sociology major provides valuable insights into social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, and social class that affect work and how organizations operate. Sociology majors who are interested in organizational theory gravitate toward organizational planning, development, and training. Those who study the sociology of work and occupations may pursue careers in human resources management (personnel) and industrial relations. Students who especially enjoy research design, statistics, and data analysis seek positions in marketing, public relations, and organizational research. Courses in economic and political sociology, cultural diversity, racial and ethnic relations, and social conflict can lead to positions in international business.



Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Sociology*

** Includes Self-Employed


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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Sociology majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Clarke County Mentor Program AmeriCorps VISTA
Cohen and Caproni, LLC Paralegal
Cox Communications Manager, Business Process
Cox Communications Manager, Business Process
Cox Communications University Relations Recruiter
Cox Communications Manager, Business Process
Cox Communications University Relations Recruiter
Epic Systems Corporation Project Manager
Indigo Payments Customer Service Representative
Little Linguists International Preschool Teaching Assistant
Lowe's Companies, Inc Store Ops Communications System Analyst
MarkeTeam Account Coordinator
Office of the District Attorney Victim Advocate
Pavone Marketing Group Account Strategist
Peace Corps Peace Corps Fellow
Peace Place, Inc. Victim Advocate
Project Family Georgia Behavioral Parent Aid
Sandler Search Operations & Administrative Coordinator
Seyfarth Shaw LLP Legal Administrator
SolMicroGrid Social Media Marketing Consultant
Sparrow’s Nest Administrative Assistant
Stanton Communication Account Coordinator
The Red & Black Publishing Co. Photo Editor
The Secret Curriculum Administrative Aid and Talent Acquisition Specialist
University of Georgia IT Director
University of Georgia Intern
University of Georgia Information Technology Systems Administrator Associate
WTVQ Multimedia Journalist and Weekend Reporter
XPO Logistics Associate Specialist, Billing and Settlement
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Sociology majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Augusta University Security and Intelligence, MS
Bay Path University Occupational Therapy, MOT
Boston College Leadership and Administration, MS
Georgia State University School Counseling, MEd
Louisiana State University Liberal Arts, Master's
Michigan State University Law, JD
New York University Interdisciplinary Studies, MA
North Carolina State University Not Specified
Tulane University Law, JD
University of Alabama Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
University of Georgia Journalism, MA
University of Georgia Advanced Standing Master's of Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Community Nutrition, Master's
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Public Administration and Democracy, MPA
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Kentucky Sport and Exercise Psychology, MS
University of Wisconsin-Madison Sociology, PhD
Villanova University Law, JD
* denotes no responses received.