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Sociology

Bachelor's degree pathway in Sociology for career exploration, job matching, certifications, and graduate degree planning.

Career paths
4
Salary range
$32K–$120K
Certifications
4
Master's options
3
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Associate User Researcher
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    Grant Writing Certification
    Professional
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Data Science
    Graduate Degree
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

Career ladder

Where the primary path leads

No advancement path mapped yet.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$32K
Average mid
$81K
Top of range
$120K
$32K$120K

Range aggregated across 4 mapped roles.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Professional
High
Grant Writing Certification
Professional
Professional
High
Human Subjects Research Certification
Professional
Professional
Medium
Research Methods Certificate
Professional
Technology
Medium
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Technology
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Data Science
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of International Relations
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Public Policy

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