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Into the Workforce: Occupational Outcomes of
Sociology Degree Holders
A new interactive report explores the occupational outcomes of Sociology and Social Science degree holders across the United States. Browse the data on most common occupations by state and region, examine demographics for education and employment, and compare occupations of Bachelor’s degree holders to those with a graduate degree.
Available in PDF format as well as the interactive charts.
Click the left-hand image or the link below to visit the report page.
Membership Data
Explore the data on ASA membership to track the growth and evolution of the association over time. Find out current membership numbers, section and community membership, membership trends over time, and diversity in leadership. Check out the detailed demographic information to understand the composition of the membership.
Data on the Discipline
Discover trends in sociology as a discipline! The data include information on graduate enrollments, degree recipients, and more! Stay informed about demographic breakdowns and other key measures that highlight the composition and evolution of the field.
Employment Trends
View employment trends in sociology to learn about workforce patterns and career outcomes. This section includes information on positions, compensation, and professional opportunities, along with insights drawn from association and national databases.
Archive
Browse the archive to access past reports and research on sociology. This section provides historical data, publications, and other resources that document the development of the field and the association over time.
External Data Resources
Access links to external databases that provide additional data and resources related to sociology.
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) Interactive Data Tool
Build your own tables and charts with data on degrees awarded, enrollments, R&D funding, institutional characteristics, and more from NCSES surveys and IPEDS.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Institution of Education Sciences’ DataLab
Analyze data from the National Education Longitudinal Survey (NELS), Bachelor’s and Beyond (B&B), and the National Study of Postsecondary Faculty (NSOPF) with step-by-step tutorials.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Institution of Education Science IPEDs Data Center
Search for and download tables, charts, and publications or obtain the IPEDS Institution Unit ID for a given school. You can also use NCES’s College Navigator data tool to search for an institution by state.
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