The Sociological Advantage

A bachelor’s degree in sociology offers outstanding career opportunities for Tulane graduates. Sociologists have a competitive advantage in today's job market because of their skills in research design, data management, qualitative & quantitative analysis, and critical thinking. These assets are applicable to a wide range of occupations.

Sociological skills are in high demand in business, community organizations, education, government, health, law & justice, social services, and many other organizations that conduct social research, policy analysis, and program evaluations. As a result, sociologists work in a variety of professional arenas, including positions of civic engagement and leadership at local, national, and international levels.

Potential employers value the knowledge and skills associated with a sociology degree, even if they don’t list their jobs under the heading of “sociologists.” That’s another advantage: sociologists are not locked into a single career path! Your special interests, skills, and experiences will shape your options, choices, and personal career path.

A bachelor’s degree in sociology also provides an excellent background for students planning to pursue an advanced degree in business, education, law, medicine, public health, social work, or other social science fields.

A versatile major that won’t limit your future

Sociology @ Tulane students develop frameworks and methodologies to examine, understand, and measure how society operates at all levels. As a sociology major, you will acquire concrete, transferable, evergreen skills that are relevant to civic engagement and valuable in a broad range of rewarding careers, domestically and worldwide.

Majoring in Sociology:
A PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITY
Sociologists are Needed Everywhere!