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SociologyWhat can I do with a sociology degree from Mount Mercy College?
Equipped with a degree in sociology, opportunities exist in business, government, and the nonprofit sector. Working as a researcher in the public or private sector, in public relations or advertising, a consultant of a city planner, a school teacher, a social worker, or a lawyer are a few of the possibilities. You can also run for elected office, work as an affirmative action specialist or personnel coordinator, a statistician or a legislative aid, a human rights worker or a community or labor organizer. Some graduates start their own business or become a supervisor or manager for a large business. In short, you can do most things for a living that you can do with any number of other degrees.In addition, the program provides the basis for graduate studies in sociology leading to teaching and research positions in higher education. First year graduates report salaries ranging from $25,000-35,000*. Graduates from Mount Mercy are now working as:
- A domestic violence/crisis case manager, Wisconsin
- A correctional officer, Colorado
- A hotel assistant manager, Ohio
- A contract administrator, Intermec Technologies
- A job development specialist for Goodwill Industries, Iowa
- A residence hall director, Wartburg College, Iowa
- An admissions manager, U of Phoenix, Arizona
What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plans for Sociology
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What can I do with a sociology degree from Mount Mercy College?
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