Field of Interest
Do you enjoy people-watching? Is human behavior in society interesting to you? If you’re fascinated with everyday life and how the members of society conduct themselves, your path may lead to a career in sociology.
As a member of society, you know there’s much to study in this field. Our classes help you do everything from conducting research to highlighting various areas of inequalities in class, gender, race, and age. Imagine a future with multiple career options such as a marketing consultant, high school teacher, probation officer, research associate, public health consultant, human resources specialist, social worker, or sociologist.
Make it happen. Start your journey in sociology today.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
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Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Sociology program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$19.84
Annual Median Wage
$41,271
Number of People Employed
4,371
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.8%
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$19.64
Annual Median Wage
$40,852
Number of People Employed
703
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.3%
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$25.40
Annual Median Wage
$52,847
Number of People Employed
6,258
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.9%
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.44
Annual Median Wage
$65,398
Number of People Employed
5,000
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.6%
Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$34.88
Annual Median Wage
$72,561
Number of People Employed
6,655
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.2%
Create and implement methods to market green products and services.
Hourly Median Wage
$37.78
Annual Median Wage
$78,597
Number of People Employed
392
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.2%
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$47.74
Annual Median Wage
$99,316
Number of People Employed
2,704
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.2%
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.32
Annual Median Wage
$58,922
Annual Job Openings
1,203
Number of People Employed
10,611
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.5%
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$51.37
Annual Median Wage
$106,854
Number of People Employed
8,902
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.1%
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.86
Annual Median Wage
$57,958
Annual Job Openings
1,548
Number of People Employed
12,562
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.3%
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$34.07
Annual Median Wage
$70,884
Annual Job Openings
1,457
Number of People Employed
15,432
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.6%
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.59
Annual Median Wage
$57,398
Number of People Employed
2,924
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.85
Annual Median Wage
$64,185
Number of People Employed
2,095
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.1%
Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$15.60
Annual Median Wage
$32,460
Number of People Employed
5,427
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.9%
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$26.44
Annual Median Wage
$55,005
Number of People Employed
39
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.1%
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$41.42
Annual Median Wage
$86,163
Number of People Employed
513
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 26.1%
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$18.40
Annual Median Wage
$38,273
Number of People Employed
211
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.2%
* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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