What do Michelle Obama, Rev. Martin Luther King, Joe Theisman, Robin Williams, and Ronald Reagan all have in common? They ALL have degrees in sociology!
So what can you do with a degree in sociology? Start your search here at UAB. To talk about professional opportunities in sociology, make an appointment with Chris Biga, director of the undergraduate psychology program. You can email
The UAB Career Center opens a new website has job and internship listings, job fairs, resume builders, and many more resources for UAB students. We recommend that you take advantage of all that they have to offer.
There are plenty of other websites that can help you with your career search. Start with one of these:
- What are they Doing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology? (pdf) opens a new website
- The Best Jobs and Career Advice for Sociology Majors opens a new website
- 10 Jobs That Are Great for Sociology Majors (Plus Expert Advice on How to Land One) opens a new website
- 29 Jobs for People With a Sociology Degree opens a new website
- What Can You do With a Sociology Degree? opens a new website
- Best Jobs for Graduates With a Sociology Degree opens a new website
Career Paths
Below you'll find some of the many careers you can pursue with a degree in sociology.
Human Services
- Counseling
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Testing/Assessment
- Non-Profit Management
- Crisis Work
- Grant Writing
- Volunteer Coordination
Environmental
Sociology
- Advocacy/Lobbying
- Recreation Planning
- Land and Water Conservation
- Ecotourism
- Environmental Education
- Research
Business
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Management
- Market and Consumer Research
- Consulting
Law
- Prosecution or Defense
- Nonprofit or Public Interest
- Mediation
- Legal Aid
- Mediation
Government
- Demography
- Policy Analysis
- Urban/City Planning
- Social Statistics
- Program Development
- Public Administration
- Research
Social Science Research
- Statistics
- Research
- Policy or Program Analysis
- Information Sourcing
- Demographics
- Market Research
Criminal Justice
- Rehabilitation
- Victim Services
- Juvenile Justice
- Probation and Parole
- Law Enforcement
- Prevention Programming