Undergraduate and graduate training in sociology is excellent preparation for careers in business and human services. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, and human resources. Those who enter human services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse or the criminal justice system. In today's information society, the solid base of knowledge received in research design, data analysis, statistics, and sociological concepts also enables sociology graduates to compete for positions in research, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
The following is a list of possible job titles for B.A./B.S. Sociology degree recipients. Take this list as a starting point, not as an endpoint.
Business and
Industry | - Advertising Staffer
- Business Manager
- Marketing/Sales Rep.
- Market Analyst/Researcher
- Real Estate Agent
- Consumer Researcher
- Public Relations Specialist
- Training Assistant
- Insurance Agent
- Banker
- Human Resources Manager
- Production Manager
- Labor Relations Analyst
- Administrative Assistant
- Planning Assistant
- Quality Control Manager
- Merchandiser/Purchaser
- Computer Analyst
- Data Entry Manager
- Publishing Staffer
- Trainer
- Telemarketer
- Control Engineer
- Consumer Relations Worker
- Project manager
- Technical Writer
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Justice
System | - Corrections Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Parole Officer
- Correctional Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Juvenile Court Counselor
- Police Officer
- Special Agent
- State Trooper
- Criminal Justice Specialist
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Community and
Social Services | - Fundraising Assist/Director
- Caseworker/Aide
- Community Organizer
- Family Planner
- Occup./Career Counselor
- Medical Records Clerk
- Homeless/Housing Worker
- Child Development Tech.
- Park/Forest Ranger
- Resident Planning Aide
- Rehab. Program Worker
- Charities Administrator
- Housing Coordinator
- Environmental Organizer
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Hospital Administrator
- Gerontologist
- Case Manager
- Public Administration Assistant
- Public Assistance Worker
- Group Home Worker
- Public Health Supervisor
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
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| Government | - Affirmative Action Worker
- Foreign Service Officer
- International Worker
- Program Supervisor
- Census Worker
- Legislative Aide
- Employee Specialist
- Human Rights Officer
- Personnel Coordinator
- Special Agent
- Information Officer
- Peace Corps Volunteer
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| Education | - Teacher
- Affirmative Action Assistant
- Alumni Relations Officer
- Extension Service Specialist
- Student Personnel
- Admissions Counselor
- College Placement Specialist
- Public Health Educator
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| Research | - Researcher
- Population Analyst
- Surveyor
- Market Researcher
- Statistician
- Interviewer
- Consultant
- Economic Analyst
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