Career Outlook

Sociologists in the US earn a median salary of $99K, according to lastest US Bureau of Labor Statistics. A master's degree is often the entry level requirement for sociologist positions.

Top employers for BA graduates from AU's Department of Sociology include

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • DC Public Schools
  • Fannie Mae
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Ipsos
  • Jones Day
  • Latin American Youth Center
  • National Foundation for Cancer Research
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Park Foundation
  • National Public Radio
  • NORC at the University of Chicago
  • Peace & Justice Center
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • US Department of Defense
  • World Learning


See more about AU Sociology alumni career outcomes.