There is much one can do with a degree in sociology or anthropology. This major:
- provides students with a strong liberal arts background
- gives students an excellent foundation to pursue graduate studies.
The American Sociological Association National Survey of Seniors found that:
• about 35% of all seniors majoring in sociology plan to attend graduate or professional school.
• about 23% plan to pursue an additional degree in education.
• about 15% look into graduate work counseling.
• others plan to pursue additional degrees in law, criminology, public policy or communication.
• about five percent go on to get a doctoral degree in sociology.
The ASA found that the majority of graduating seniors go on to work for a government agency or for a non-profit agency. These include jobs at places like:
• the Peace Corps
• AmeriCorps
• the U.S. Dept. of Foreign Relations
• the Urban Institute
• the Department of Labor
• the U.S. Aid for Int'l. Development.
Others:
• work on political campaigns or management for local city governments
• find a place in the corrections field
• do non-profit with community organizations
• pursue work with environmental protection groups or national human rights organizations.
The diversity, adaptability and utility of subject matter in sociology and anthropology, give students the unique opportunity to pursue careers in a wide range of places:
• in social services: case management, rehabilitation, group work with the youth or the elderly.
• the business world, through work in human resources, or marketing and consumer research.
• in the health services: family planning, substance abuse or even with insurance companies.
• publishing, journalism and public relations.
A major in sociology and anthropology offers students many options. Please browse the flagship web sites for both disciplines for more information or stop by our department and speak with one of our faculty.
American Sociological Association >>> American Anthropological Association |
