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Sociology

Sociology students learn to apply basic sociological research techniques and skills, which graduates have found useful in a variety of career tracks. Many students are drawn to sociology, because they are people-oriented and are considering a career in which they will deal with other people, such as law, business, medicine, teaching, government, non-profit organizations, or social work.

What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

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Learn From Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Sociology. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

How To Create a LinkedIn Profile and Tips To Navigate

While LinkedIn can provide the most comprehensive database of what both new and experienced alumni have done on their career journey, below are some examples of what recent alums have done following graduation.

Job Titles & Employers of New Alumni
  • Research Program Coordinator - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Case Manager - Bergmann & Moore, LLC
  • Immigration Paralegal - Law Office of Hugo J. Alfaro
  • Student Success Coach - AmeriCorps City Year
  • Case Aid - Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
  • Development Associate - Blue Water Baltimore
  • Immigration Affairs Fellow - Baltimore County Government
  • Investment Associate - RBC Capital Markets
  • Customer Success Manager - Darktrace Limited
Advanced Degrees Pursued by New Alumni
  • Master of Social Work - Columbia University
  • Master of Public Health - Johns Hopkins University
  • Master of Higher Education - George Washington University
  • Master of Forensic Pattern Analysis - Loyola University Maryland
  • Juris Doctor - Widener University 
  • Master of Communication - Villanova University

 

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations

  • Sociology Club
  • Sociology Honors Society

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

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