What Can I Do With a Major In Sociology?
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 |
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 |