"Sociology helped me better understand the world around me and offered me an opportunity to turn my passion and interests into a career. I credit a large part of my success and growth to the sociology faculty at JSU. They helped me hone my interests, skills, encouraged me, and helped to prepare me for graduate school." -- Chelsee Allen Graduate Student with full funding at University of Nebraska Lincoln
Sociology: Advanced (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
The advanced track prepares you for graduate programs in sociology or related. In the advanced track you will learn how to conduct and analyze research that allows you to understand, explain, and make predictions about interactions, organizations, and institutions. Advanced sociology fields that lead to 21st century careers.
Potential Careers
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Data Analyst
- Sociologist
- Sociology Professor
- Sociology Instructor
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Statistician
- Survey Researcher
Median Annual Salary
| Urban and Regional Planner | $78,500 |
| Data Analyst | $100,910 |
| Sociologist | $91,910 |
| Sociology Professor | $91,050 |
| Sociology Instructor | $87,660 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $74,000 |
| Statistician | $105,510 |
| Survey Researcher | $58,740 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics