Career Opportunities
The study of sociology provides excellent preparation for students planning futures in professions such as law, education, medicine, and public administration. Our graduates are also well prepared for working social agencies. Some are caseworkers while others are employed in community development programs, counseling agencies, and rehabilitation centers.
A large number of sociology graduates find positions in the private sector in business, consulting, insurance, and banking. Typically careers are in the fields of management, marketing, customer service, and public relations. Still others decide to pursue some type of advanced study such as graduate work in sociology. Recent graduates have found careers at the following companies and agencies:
- Apple Computer Inc. -- human resource manager
- Health and Rehabilitation Services -- family court mediator
- Bank of America -- business analyst
- PricewaterhouseCoopers -- manager
- Gary Community School Corporation -- social worker
- Center for Women in Transition -- staff coordinator
- Accenture -- consultant
Alumni Voices
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| "Sociology
opens up so many opportunities. I originally thought that I wanted
to teach -- and still think I do -- but I've been able to look into
business opportunities such as consulting work. I hear about people
with sociology degrees doing so many different things." Kyle Longest |
"In the
job market, employees emphasize research and analytical ability.
During my summer banking internship, the analytical and research skills
I've picked up as a sociology major really came in handy." Jocelyn Chia |
"Sociology
broadened my spectrum and my flexibility. I'm much more prepared to
go into places I don't know and be open and less quick to make judgments.
This is critical in the business world where you'll be dealing with many
people in one place." Dietrich Willkie |
