Given the breadth, adaptability, and utility of Sociology, employment opportunities abound for graduates. You can secure entry level positions in many of the areas previously mentioned in defining the scope of sociology. The following is just a list of examples—many other paths may be open to you. Employment sectors include:

social services—in rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation, or administration
community work—in fund-raising for social service organizations, nonprofits, child-care or community development agencies, or environmental groups
corrections—in probation, parole, or other criminal justice work
business—in advertising, marketing and consumer research, insurance, real estate, personnel work, training, or sales
college settings—in admissions, alumni relations, or placement offices
health services—in family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation counseling, health planning, hospital admissions, and insurance companies
publishing, journalism, and public relations—in writing, research, and editing
government services—in federal, state, and local government jobs in such areas as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor
teaching—in elementary and secondary schools, in conjunction with appropriate teacher certification, as well as in higher education such as colleges and universities (with a terminal degree).

Sociology

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science