Careers
A sociology degree opens a variety of career doors including in social work, education, criminal justice and law enforcement, advocacy, public relations and journalism.
Know your value
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn on average 64 percent more per week than those with a high school diploma. The difference in total earnings over the course of a person's career could be as much as $1 million.
Sample job titles for sociology graduates
- Educational researcher
- Social worker
- Victim’s rights advocate
- Public policy analyst
- Grant writer
- Legal assistant
- Employment recruiter
- Program coordinator, non-profit organization
- Journalist
For information about job prospects for these career fields, please visit Oregon State's Career Development Center website. OSU Ecampus Career Services is also a great resource for career information.
Important dates
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Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all courses 100% online. Some courses may require proctored exams in your local area.
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