and sociology majors out their that have good ideas for jobs?

Answer 1

I'm not a sociology major, but I'm a psych major, and that's close. I've also taken sociology classes. Sociology has a big range of job options. Generally, sociology majors attend grad school after they get their bachelor's, since a master's makes a significant difference in the job market, particularly in that area of work. A PhD is not nearly as common or necessary.

After college, sociology majors specialize during their graduate years. They can go onto study and do research within that field, which usually means earning their PhD and becoming a professor. However, that option isn't that common, mostly because people don't choose it (they'd rather work with people than do research, I guess). Many sociology majors go on to work in mental or physical care related fields: psychotherapy (child, adolescent, or adult; that can be done in a private practice, a school setting, or a hospital or long-term clinic/rehab center). The CPS also employs many, many sociology majors because it's such a large network. Other majors can go on to become child advocates--individuals who work to advocate for children who are being taken out of abusive homes and need someone to manage their care--foster homes, court appearances, etc. They can also work in a variety of similar fields that involve, in general, helping people navigate systems such as the healthcare system. They may be employed by non-profit, volunteer organizations, for instance. A sociologist might work in a rehab clinic not as a psychotherapist, but as someone to act as a mediator between the patient and the patient's family. Overall, sociologists who do not go on to become professors generally are employed either by non-profit organizations, government organizations (like CPS), or private healthcare facilities. If you like to help people and work one-on-one with people who need your help, it's a great field for you: the pay varies depending on what you go into, but there are always positions open. Just keep in mind that you will probably need to spend 2-3 years getting your masters if you want a more well-paid position, or if you want to specialize in a certain type of work.

Hope that helps!