Sociology Department First Destinations (2019–2023 Graduates)

Sociology Department First Destinations (2019–2023 Graduates)

99%
99% of Sociology Department majors were employed, accepted to graduate school, or participating in a service/volunteer program within 6 months of graduation
75.00%
Employed
20.59%
Graduate School
2.94%
Service Program
1.47%
Seeking

Highlighted Employers

Sociology Department Majors 2019–2023

Americorps
Wayfair
The French Ministry of Education
Rising for Justice
Princeton University
Kirkland & Ellis Logo

Highlighted Continuing Education

Sociology Department Majors 2019–2023

Yale
Columbia University
Brown University
Harvard University
University of California
University of Chicago

Top Industries

Sociology Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019–2023

16.98%
Non-Profit/Other
13.21%
Legal & Law Enforcement
13.21%
Higher Education
9.43%
K-12 Education
7.55%
Government - Local State & Federal
7.55%
Healthcare
5.66%
Social Assistance

Top Job Functions

Sociology Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019–2023

16.98%
Education/Teaching/Training
13.21%
Legal
9.43%
Administration
9.43%
Community & Social Services
9.43%
Research
7.55%
Finance
3.77%
Healthcare Services

Data Source: Career Education First Destination Survey, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). Questions are to the NACE standard. The survey launches in May each year and closes December 1.

Sociology Department data collected includes 68 graduates out of 79 degrees conferred between 2019–2023. 

Questions: careereducation@wellesley.edu