Research and Academics

• Although people with undergraduate degrees in sociology are generally not qualified for positions in academia, they are often qualified to work as research assistants or may conduct original research for nonprofit organizations or clinics. Similarly, while persons with bachelor's degrees in sociology cannot teach at the college level, with some additional training and licensing they may be qualified to teach high school or adult education courses.
  
  

Business and Administration

• While sociology undergraduate programs do not emphasize business skills specifically, the degree does provide individuals with a strong understanding of human behaviors and interactions. As such, people with undergraduate degrees in sociology are often well-suited to positions in public relations and journalism. Likewise, the American Sociological Foundation found that many persons with bachelor's degrees in sociology were able to secure administrative, human resources and support positions with nonprofit groups and government agencies.
  
  

Social Services

• Because sociology programs provide their students with insights into social systems, families and the challenges faced by cultural minorities, persons with a bachelor's degree in sociology often go on to work in social service positions. With an undergraduate degree in sociology, you may qualify for a job as a case manager, field interviewer or direct service provider. The American Sociological Foundation reports that graduates often work with food stamp programs, child welfare agencies, domestic violence shelters and disaster relief organizations.
  
  

Other Career Options

• An undergraduate degree in sociology may qualify graduates for work in law enforcement, the justice system or criminology. Additionally, persons holding a bachelor's degree in sociology may be able to secure entry-level jobs in public administration, urban planning, consulting, statistics and policy analysis.