Career Resources
A Sociology degree offers a variety of potential career opportunities. Our students frequently go on to careers in bussiness, counseling, criminal justice, government administration, human resources, law enforcement, legal affairs, non-profit organizations, organizational administration, public policy, research, social services, and teaching, just to name a few.
With so many possibilities, it can be helpful to consider your personal and professional goals early and often. Students are always welcome to speak with an Academic Advisor to consider their options and make a plan.
Liberal Arts Career Services
- 12twenty@Texas
12twenty@Texas is UT Austin's comprehensive career management tool that can be used by students to connect with Liberal Arts Career Services for programs, events and career coaching appointments, and connect with employers for jobs, internships, and experiential learning. Log in and get started using the tools available to you on the platform.
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- Career Exploration and Preparation Resources
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Sociology Career Pathways Resource: Self paced modules to support you in marketing your skills as a Sociology major, plus announcements about job and internship opportunities for Sociology majors
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Explore career pathways and industries common for liberal arts students with industry guides from Vault.
- Expand your skills with online learning and profesional certificates through Coursera.
- Use LinkedIn Learning to take on-demand courses to further develop your unique skill set with courses in technical skills and durable skills.
- Liberal Arts Career Services offers professional development courses to expand services and resources to students in a credit-bearing form, offering multiple avenues for students to access career resources.
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- Undergraduate Career Readiness Plan
Each liberal arts student's experience is different, so Liberal Arts Career Services developed an Undergraduate Career Readiness Plan, a guide that includes action items for each year. This is not an all-inclusive list, and it is not necessary to do everything on the guide to be successful.
- Employer Connections
Liberal Arts Career Services connects students with employers across all sectors through career fairs, information sessions, and other recruiting events.
- Career Coaching
Students are encouraged to meet with a career coach to discuss their career goals and receive guidance on the following:
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Additional Resources
Texas Exes Career Network
The mission of the Texas Exes Career Network is to connect alumni and current students of The University of Texas at Austin for the purposes of sharing career-related information. Those searching the database will find Texas Exes who have volunteered to share their experience and insight about occupations, industries, employers, labor market trends, and job relocation. The purpose of the Texas Exes Career Network is not to find jobs or recruit employees, but rather to network and share career information within the UT community.
- Preparing for Medical School: How Sociology Helps
- American Sociological Association: Major in Sociology
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Putting Your Liberal Arts Degree to Work
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook for Social Science Degrees
- Indeed.com: Jobs for People with a Sociology Degree
- The Muse: 10 Jobs That are Great for Sociology Majors
Graduate School
Applying to graduate school requires long-term planning. Students will need to prepare for the GRE exam, research programs that may be of interest, contact schools for applications, and possibly visit campuses. Asking faculty to recommend schools is a good way to start. Faculty need time (a month's notice is ideal) and information (a resume, writing sample, transcript) in order to write recommendation letters.
Start planning early! Some schools have application deadlines as early as December of the year before students are expected to start.
Liberal Arts Career Services offers resources to help students plan, apply, and pursue graduate school opportunities.
Current Sociology majors should feel free to make an appointment with your Academic Advisor, who can be found on our Advising page.
Liberal Arts Career Services
Make your dream career a reality with a visit to Liberal Arts Career Services! They offer a multitude of services to UT students and recent alumni. They'll help you research potential employers, write a resume, practice for interviews, and even find an internship. They also host regular events, workshops, and career fairs throughout the year. They even have a desingated counselor for students considering law school. Students can also receive course credit for relevant internships through Liberal Arts Career Services.