Job Titles for Sociology Majors
Career Options and Job Titles for B.A./B.S. Sociology Graduates
The following is a list of possible job titles for B.A./B.S. Sociology degree recipients.
Take this list as a starting point, not as an endpoint. Also see American Sociological Association.
Business and Industry
- Advertising Staffer
- Business Manager
- Marketing/Sales Rep.
- Market Analyst/Researcher
- Real Estate Agent
- Consumer Researcher
- Public Relations Specialist
- Training Assistant
- Insurance Agent
- Banker
- Human Resources Manager
- Production Manager
- Labor Relations Analyst
- Administrative Assistant
- Planning Assistant
- Quality Control Manager
- Merchandiser/Purchaser
- Computer Analyst
- Data Entry Manager
- Publishing Staffer
- Trainer
- Telemarketer
- Control Engineer
- Consumer Relations Worker
- Project manager
- Technical Writer
Justice System
- Corrections Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Parole Officer
- Correctional Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Juvenile Court Worker
- Police Officer
- Special Agent
- State Trooper
- Criminal Justice Specialist
Community and Social Services
- Fund Raising Assist/Director
- Caseworker/Aide
- Community Organizer
- Family Planner
- Occup./Career Counselor
- Medical Records Clerk
- Homeless/Housing Worker
- Child Development Tech.
- Park/Forest Ranger
- Resident Planning Aide
- Rehab. Program Worker
- Charities Administrator
- Housing Coordinator
- Environmental Organizer
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Hospital Administrator
- Gerontologist
- Case Manager
- Public Administration Assistant
- Public Assistance Worker
- Group Home Worker
- Public Health Supervisor
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
Government
- Affirmative Action Worker
- Foreign Service Officer
- International Worker
- Program Supervisor
- Census Worker
- Legislative Aide
- Employee Specialist
- Human Rights Officer
- Personnel Coordinator
- Special Agent
- Information Officer
- Peace Corps Volunteer
Education
- Teacher
- Affirmative Action Assistant
- Alumni Relations Officer
- Extension Service Specialist
- Student Personnel
- Admissions Counselor
- College Placement Specialist
- Public Health Educator
Research
- Researcher
- Population Analyst
- Surveyor
- Market Researcher
- Statistician
- Interviewer
- Consultant
- Economic Analyst
Reference: American Sociological Association