Persons holding a Bachelor's degree in sociology are frequently employed in the helping professions, in business, and various public sector positions, especially those dealing with social programs and their implementation. Usually, they are not employed in jobs with the title "sociologist," since that title requires graduate training.
Employment opportunities for those with Bachelor's degrees in sociology include entry-level positions in the following areas: administration, advertising, banking, counseling (family planning, career, substance abuse, and so forth), community planning, health services, journalism, group and recreation work, marketing and market research, sales, teaching (if certified), human resources/personnel work, social services, and social research.
Here's what some of our graduates are currently doing with their Sociology degree.
Real careers in Sociology (1999)
Researcher, Missouri House of Representatives
Ph.D. Sociology; MPA Public Administration
Account Manager, Recruiter, Proctor & Gamble
B.A. Sociology
Lawyer
LLB, B.A. Sociology
Staff Assistant to U.S. Congressperson
B.A. Sociology
Research Coordinator, National Labor Union
B.A. Sociology
Social Worker
B.A. Sociology
Corrections Officer
B.A. Sociology
Customer Services, Drug Company
B.A. Sociology
Patient Education Counselor, Hospital
B.A. Sociology
Sales Representative, Drug Company
B.A. Sociology
Community Resource Assistant, AMERICORPS
B.A. Sociology
Air Force Officer
B.A. Sociology
Peace Corps
B.A. Sociology
Research Analyst
B.A., M.A. Sociology
U.S. Veterans Administration Human Resource Manager
B.A.(History), M.A.(History), Ph.D. Sociology
Internal Revenue Service Data Coordinator, Children’s Hospital
B.A. Sociology
Budget Analyst, MO Office of Administration
B.A., M.A. Sociology
Researcher in Juvenile Justice System
B.A. Sociology
Police Officer
B.A. Sociology
Regional Director, Habitat for Humanity
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Sociology
State Department of Aging & Adult Services
B.A., M.A. Sociology
Senior Program Evaluator Private Research Consulting Firm
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Sociology
Lawyer
B.A. Sociology, M.A. English Ed., LLB
Gerontologist
B.A. & M.A. Education, Ph.D. Sociology
Teacher, Teach for America
B.A. Sociology
Computer Entrepreneur, Internet Provider
B.A. Sociology
Reporter for Columbia Daily Tribune
B.A. Sociology/B.J. Journalism
Research Analyst MO Office of Injury Control
B.A. Sociology
Research Analyst, Minority Health Project
B.A., M.A. Sociology
Intern, Council of Independent Colleges
B.A. Sociology
High School Teacher of Social History
B.A. Sociology, plus teacher certification