Sociology Major
What does a sociology major do?
Sociology is the study of human behavior as it pertains to society and social interactions.
What types of jobs do sociology majors take after graduation?
There are a variety of career paths available to sociology majors, including:
- Community Activist
- Probation/Correction Officer
- Human Resources
- Public Interest positions
- Social Worker
- Non-profit positions
- Union Representative
- Public Speaking
- Personnel Management
What degrees do sociology majors pursue?
Most sociology majors first earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology, and may later decide to pursue a Master’s of Science in Sociology.
How much does a sociology program cost?
School costs vary widely, depending on the type of school you choose and what type of program you are pursing. You can find average school costs for public sociology colleges and private sociology colleges in our compare colleges section.
How do I pay for a sociology program?
Whether you are paying for an undergraduate or graduate sociology program, it’s important that you complete the FAFSA and review your financial aid options. You should start by trying to obtain college scholarships and college grants (free money) to pay for your sociology program. Then use federal student loans, such as the Federal Stafford Loan. If free money and federal loans are not enough to pay for your sociology program, you can begin to research private student loans to cover the remainder of your school costs.
What is the average salary for sociology majors?
Median annual wages of sociologists in May 2008 were $68,570. In March 2009, the Federal Government’s average salary was $100,824 for sociologists1.
A sociology major probably performs well in or enjoys the following subjects:
- Political Science/Government
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
A sociology major generally possesses the following skill sets:
- Communication skills
- Reading skills
- Writing skills