Careers
The sociology curriculum prepares graduates to work in a number of different fields. The study of sociology at Boston College promotes an understanding of social organizations, institutions, social inequality, and a concern for social justice that can be proven useful in any occupation.
2023 Career Outcomes for Sociology Majors
94%
are employed or engaged in service or a fellowship
Class of 2023 First Destinations
Graduate Schools
- BC School of Social Work
- Columbia University
- Howard University
- University of Chicago
- Vanderbily University
Employers
- McLean Hospital
- Data Axle
- Cornerstone Research
- Mass General Brigham
- Constant Law Group
There are two additional resources for students who are thinking about jobs in Sociology:
- The American Sociological Association maintains extensive online career resources for undergraduate students, and publishes the Guide to Graduate Departments in Sociology. (The department has several Graduate Guides available for students to examine.)
- The Boston College Career Center is always available to advise Sociology majors and minors. The Center offers regular workshops, networking sessions, and employer fairs for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni at all stages of the career development process. Start with their useful “First Destinations” data on what Boston College students do with an education in Sociology immediately after graduation, and then visit their drop-in office hours!
All students who declare Sociology as their primary major are assigned an advisor from among the tenured or tenure-track Sociology faculty. Students can also stop by the main office (McGuinn 426) to get a free copy of the ASA’s publication, “21st Century Careers with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology.”