What is Sociology?

Sociology helps you understand how people interact, why social issues exist, and how to impact real change. When you major in sociology, you'll study patterns of inequality, emotion, culture, and identity to become an expert in interpreting the social world around you. Guided by expert faculty, engaging coursework, and research rooted in real communities, you’ll gain the tools to become a critical thinker and advocate for equity and justice. Make a lasting impact through sociology jobs such as a counselor, lawyer, crime analyst, human resource specialist, and more. LSU offers a concentration in Criminology.

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Residential College Live and learn with your peers in North Hall — your residence with dedicated support from faculty and staff, shared classes, and special activities to jumpstart your journey and promote academic success, creating a smaller network within the larger LSU campus.
Undergraduate Research Join the Arts & Sciences Program in Research (ASPIRE) to conduct research early in your college career — guided by expert faculty on campus, you'll apply your studies to real cases of your choosing.
Accelerated Pre-Law Option Earn your sociology degree and law degree in just six years through LSU’s unique Pre-Law fast track — HSS 3+3 — saving time and tuition and getting your career started sooner.
Fast-Track Credentials Pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and secondary teaching certification to teach grades 6–12 in half the time — one year, instead of two — through the Secondary Education Holmes Program.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Counselor
Crime Analyst
Criminal Investigator
Data Analyst/Statistician
Human Resource Specialist
Lawyer

Workplace Settings

Government
Law Enforcement
Public Health
Market Research & Advertising
Corporate
Nonprofit Organizations
Human Resources
Research Institutions
Health Services

Building Skills
Confident Communication Build strong writing and speaking skills to clearly express your ideas.
Social Acuity Use learned insight to explore and impact today’s most urgent social topics.
Global Understanding Understand cultures and societies from a worldwide, cross-historical perspective.
Data Research & Analysis Spot trends and interpret data for careers in research, marketing, or public service.
$52,000
Average alumni Sociology salary 5 years after graduation
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
MA - SociologyPhD - SociologyMasters (MS) – Coastal & Ecological EngineeringMAT-S dual Masters degree in Environmental Sciences and TeachingPhD – Environmental SciencesPhD – Oceanography & Coastal Sciences

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