What can you do with a sociology degree?
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology are well-equipped for diverse educational and professional paths either in graduate school or by directly entering the work force. A sociology degree offers a comprehensive grasp of structured human and social behavior, along with the underlying social processes that shape it. This foundational knowledge makes sociology majors very attractive to a wide range of public and private organizations. Students in sociology also learn to apply social science research methods, such as data analysis or interviewing and focus groups. Sociology majors can pursue careers and advanced learning (postgraduate studies) in the following fields:
- Education
- Law
- Criminal Justice
- Social Science Research
- Human Resources
- Government
- Public Health
- Business
- Community Development
- Senior Services
- Youth Services
- Management
- Data Analysis
- Social Work
- Consulting
Career resources for sociology undergraduates - The American Sociological Association
graduate programs entered by our recent alums:
- Master's in Sociology, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Master’s in Public Health (MPH), CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Master’s in Public Health (MPH), University at Albany School of Public Health
- Master's in Public Health (MPH), Boston University
- Master's in Counselor Education, Russell Sage College
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Northeastern University
- Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), California State University, North Ridge
- Master's in Public Administration and Policy (MPA), Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany
- Master’s in Data Science, Eastern UniversityEastern University
- Masters of Legal Studies, Arizona State University
- Master’s in Educational Leadership & Administration, Fordham University
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Ohio Northern University
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Albany Law School
| Alumni Job Placement | ||
| Tim Outhouse ‘23 HR, Capital District YMCA |
Aidan O’Connor ‘23 Admissions Counselor, Le Moyne College |
Ashley Gaglioti ’22 Masters of Legal Studies, Arizona State University Paralegal, Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC |
| Kasey Burke ’22 Caseworker, Albany County Child Protective Services |
Jordan (Waite) Krzemien ‘21 Master in Counselor Education, Russell Sage College School Counselor, School Counselor Center for Disability Services |
Haley Raymond ‘20 Master's in Sociology, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Senior Project Officer, Praesidio Safeguarding |
| Colleen Kromrey ‘20 Director of Project Management, Siena College Research Institute |
Matt Garlo ‘19 Account Manager, 617MediaGroup |
Daniel Morales ‘19 MPH, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Policy Project Coordinator, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
| Mai-Linh Le ‘19 Chiropractor, Middletown, CT |
Naw Eh Ku ‘19 MPH, University of Albany Worker Rights Advocate, Northeast New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health |
Antonija Cooper Ivanovic ‘19 Head Coach, Women's Volleyball Program, Missouri Valley College |
| Claudia M. Cellucci ‘19 Benefits Analyst, Boston Benefit Partners |
Jessica Senft ‘18 Care Manager, LifePlan CCONY |
Jordan Thompson ‘18 Account Manager & Logistics Specialist, Rail Modal Group |
| Meghan Crandall ‘16 Juris Doctor, Albany Law School Assistant Public Defender, Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office |
Delaney Rives Knapp ’15 Juris Doctor, Albany Law School Associate Attorney, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC |
Meghan Crandall ‘15 Juris Doctor, Albany Law School Assistant Public Defender, Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office |
| Adderlin Taveras ‘15 MPH, Boston University Refugee Health Coordinator, RI Department of Health |
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