What can I do with a Sociology Degree?

While sociology majors can pursue a wide variety of fields and professions, the following  documents can help you explore common career pathways:

A partial list of graduate programs where our alumni have been admitted:

  • JD, Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
  • JD, Stanford Law School
  • Master of Arts in Teaching, UC-Irvine
  • Masters in Counseling, California Lutheran University
  • Masters in Public Health, UC-San Diego
  • Masters in Public Policy, University of Michigan
  • Masters of Science in Information, University of Michigan
  • Masters in School Counseling, CSU-Long Beach
  • Masters in School Counseling, CSU-Northridge
  • Master of Social Welfare, UCLA program
  • Master of Social Work, Azusa Pacific University
  • Master of Social Work, CSU-Los Angeles
  • Master of Social Work, CSU-Long Beach
  • Master of Science in Mathematics, CSU-Long Beach
  • Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) at UC-Irvine
  • Master of Urban Planning (MUP), University of Southern California
  • PhD, Sociology, UC-Irvine
  • PhD, Sociology, University of Oregon
  • PhD, Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
  • PhD, Sociology, Uppasala University, Sweden
  • PhD, Sociology, University of Washington
  • PhD Sociology, York University, Canada

The following internet sites have links and search engines that will allow you to access information about thousands of jobs in California, the US and internationally.

Enlace:

鈥 This website has over 150 links to jobs in Government, Higher Education, International Organizations, NGOs, Non-Profit Organizations, Think Tanks and the Private Sector.

鈥 This website has extensive resources and advice for students and graduates who want to work (or go to school) abroad in a wide range of careers

Non-Profit And Private Sector Jobs:

鈥 Search engine for Hispanic and Diversity Jobs (over 10,000 job listings).

鈥 search engine for non-profit jobs in the US (and it鈥檚 territories) and Canada.

鈥 search engine for non-profit jobs in social justice.

鈥 Search engine for thousands of jobs listed in the Philanthropy News Digest, a service of the Foundation Center.

  • (World Wide Learn)
  • The 鈥淲hat Can I Do With This Major?鈥
  • in Sociology
  • : Provides background information on what specific careers entail (Duties, work environment, education required, job outlook, pay, etc.).
  • : This website provides information on responsibilities, work activities, salary and potential growth for specific careers. In addition, California Colleges also includes academic knowledge, skills, and interests necessary for such careers.
  • : Videos of 色中色 Alumni who are current professionals. Within the videos, they provide insight into their careers, loves/challenges, how to prepare, and other helpful advice. Students may explore by career titles or College Majors (where students can learn about the careers 色中色 Sociology Alumni are currently doing).