Sociology Careers
Majoring in sociology offers students an array of career paths—the one you choose will depend on your personality and interests.
Studying sociology at Rollins gives students opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, and a global perspective. The department also provides discipline-specific training in social science research and understanding of social structures and institutions necessary for responsible leadership.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Sociology?
Students who major in sociology enter a variety of occupations. Our alumni have successfully transitioned directly into the workforce after college, in various careers in for-profit, not-for-profit, and government agencies, or into graduate programs.
Get a Great Job
The career options that connect most clearly with the skills and objectives of our major include those in social services, community organizing, education, human resources, and social science research. Students entering these and other fields take with them our program’s dedication to understanding the enduring inequalities in contemporary society, and the potential for social change. One cannot be a responsible citizen and leader in our society today without understanding the effects of race, social class, gender, and many other axes of inequality.
Go to Graduate School
Our graduates have also successfully completed graduate programs in sociology, social work, law, business, and many other fields.
Top 5 Careers in Sociology
Sociology majors end up in a surprisingly diverse array of occupations. Here are five career fields that Rollins sociology graduates most frequently work in.
• Education
• Real Estate
• Retail Sales & Services
• Health Care
• Financial
Where Our Sociology Grads Go
Get a sneak peek at your bright future by exploring the career paths of Rollins sociology graduates.
Lisa Begley ’05
Project Manager, BetterHealth A Planned Parenthood Partnership
Devon Collins ’05
Senior Vice President, Clinical Information Systems, Cohen Veterans Network
Kiristin Kendrick ’15
Retention Manager, Pearson
Amanda Crawford Stutman ’09
Staff Attorney, Way Finders
Kathryn Powell Rachid ’11
Global Concerns Officer, UWC South East Asia
Annabelle Kempster ’12
Senior Manager of Data Analytics, National Association of Corporate Directors
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