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.
Here is a sample list of job titles for sociology majors:
- 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.
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* 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 online. Some courses may require proctored exams in your local area.
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