Welcome to the ASA's

Department of Research & Development

Below are links to research on the sociological discipline and profession. We collect primary and secondary data, build and maintain databases, and disseminate findings in a variety of formats.

Current Projects Learn more about the Department's current and up-coming research projects.	Free Downloads Download ASA research briefs, reports, chartbooks, and slideshow presentations.	Trends in Sociology Find data on degrees, enrollment, employment, departments, funding, and salaries in sociology and other social sciences, as well as data on ASA membership.
Considering a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Sociology? Find out what graduates of sociology Bachelors and Masters programs did after graduating.	The Sociology Job Market Findings from ASA studies on jobs and careers include topics such as academic and non-academic employment, gender, race and ethnicity, salaries, career paths, job satisfaction, and aspects of sociology departments.	The Research Department Blog and Facebook Page Keep up with department news and join in discussions about research on the discipline and profession.
Project Funding The homepage for Funding for the Advancement of the Discipline (FAD) contains information about the application process, past funded projects, and characteristics about the program.	Survey Templates Download questionnaires from ASA surveys.	Still Looking for Data? Find links to other datasets related to post-secondary education, employment, and demographics in sociology and other disciplines.