Sociology
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in Sociology
Students in Sociology and Criminology gain a wide range of skills gain a wide range of skills inside and outside the classroom, equipping them to thrive in their dream careers.
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Top Industries
Where do Sociology graduates excel? Navigate through the tabs below for information on the top five industries these Virginia Tech graduates work in.
$73,392
Average Salary
17
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Teacher
- Adjunct Professor
- School Counselor
- Professor
- Director
Job-Related Skills
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Research
- Higher Education
- Customer Service
Find a Future in Education
$98,804
Average Salary
17
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Account Representative
- Business Analyst
- Director of Product Development
- Employee Relations Manager
Job-Related Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Management
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
Find a Future in Information Technology
$75,884
Average Salary
15
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Counselor
- Human Resources Director
- Paramedic
- Personal Trainer
- Registered Nurse
- Therapist
Job-Related Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Microsoft Excel
Find a Future in Healthcare
$77,777
Average Salary
16
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Police Officer
- Family Services Specialist
- Attorney
- Deputy in Charge
- Program Analyst
- Project Manager
Job-Related Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Customer Service
- Management
- Microsoft Excel
Find a Future in Government
$90,990
Average Salary
17
Average Years of Experience
Common Job Titles
- Vice President
- Analyst
- Associate
- Branch Office Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Management Consultant
Job-Related Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Microsoft Excel
- Event Management
- Social Media
- Strategic Planning
Find a Future in Finance
Sociology graduates also work in these fields
Services
- Executive Director
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- Security
- Director of Marketing and Communication
Legal
- Litigation Paralegal
- Paralegal
- Counsel
- Law Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
Retail
- Office Manager
- Store Manager
- Asset Protection Manager
- Associate
Insurance
- Agent
- Account Executive
- Agency Manager
- Business Analyst
- Compliance Specialist
Most Common Job Titles and Average Salaries
*Average salary of 16 years of experience
Top Employers
Top 10 Employers of Sociology Graduates and Average Salary
Employers on the Rise
Keep an eye on these employers who have been hiring more Sociology graduates in recent years.
Top Skills: Customer Service, Leadership, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Team Management, Accounting, Advertising
Top Skills: Customer Service, Facebook, Business Administration, Certified First Responder, Copy Editing, Criminal Law, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Event Management, Higher Education
Top Skills: Customer Service, Data Analysis, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, English Language, Enthusiasm, Event Management, Facebook
Top Skills: Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Team Management, Account Management, Brand Awareness, Business Development, Cold Calling, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
Top Skills: Customer Service, Computer Networking, Facebook, Leadership, Applicant Tracking System, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Management, Data-Center Management, Business Process, College Recruiting
Top States
Where do Sociology graduates get hired? Most of our graduates stay along the East Coast, with the greatest percentage (38.8%) finding employment in the state of Virginia.
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