What jobs could i get if i major in sociology or history?

Question

I am really interested in Sociology and History, but im afraid that if i major or minor in those subject that i wont get a good job later on in life. Does anyone know of any jobs there are that involve sociology or history? (and i dont mean jobs like a history teacher or counselor.)

And if not does anybody know what a good major is?

Answer 1

Well, as a sociology/criminology major, I can tell you there are not a whole lot of "good" jobs out there aside from research or teaching jobs.  It helps to have a area of specialty within the field, such as criminology or statistics that way you have more to offer than a basic sociology degree.  Sociological research is very interesting, but there is not a lot of money in that, unless you have an advanced degree, for instance, a masters in sociological stastical analysis, in which case, researchers under grants will hire you to analyze thier sociological data.

In addition, criminology/sociology majors often provide a good foundation for law school if politic science does not interest you.

I'm rambling, but the point is, it's interesting, but needs to be combined with other areas of study in order to be more lucrative in the long run.

I loved my major, but it's just not realistic for somone who doesn't want to do social work, law enforcement, or research/teaching. After getting my criminology 2 years ago, I am just now going back to school for medicine.

Answer 2

History:

Teaching

Research

Sociology-depending on the degree and other courses taken with it:

Teaching

Research

Social Worker

That is pretty much it. It is what I was told at the college I attended to get my AA. History gives you more teaching options (schools and income). Research jobs are hard to come by.

Note: School counselor is more in the line of psychology not sociology.

The medical field is the largest and fastest growing right now. My next suggestion would be to try business administration or computer science.

Answer 3

Do you want "Fries With That"?

Answer 4

Sociology & History are not good majors if you want to be highly marketable after graduation and stand a good chance of making fairly good money. I suppose you could shoot for a position as a sociologist, but that would likely mean having to pursue an advanced degree. As a history major, I suppose you could try to seek a position like a lead guide in a history museum. Slim pickings, knawmean?

Some great undergraduate majors are accounting(actually, there are lots of good majors within business schools), computer science, and physical therapy.

Answer 5

If you get a Ph.D. in these fields, you can teach them on a university level.  If you stop with a B.A. or a B.S., the only way you can directly use them at all is by teaching in secondary school.

Harleigh Kyson Jr.