Career Opportunities in Sociology of Education
Graduates of the master's program are well-equipped to pursue careers in research and evaluation, education policy, government agencies, and youth and community service organizations. Many are also well-equipped to pursue and succeed in doctoral-level work in the sociology of education or a related field.
Graduates of the Sociology of Education program work in various types of organizations across the country. Many graduates are also pursuing doctoral studies at various prestigious programs and institutions. Here are some examples of specific positions that Sociology of Education alumni have held after graduation, along with doctoral programs in which our recent alumni have enrolled:
- Senior Program Associate, ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career
- Director of Curriculum Design, Authentic Education
- Professional Advancement Coordinator, Prep for Prep
- Special Initiatives Coordinator, National Public Education Support Fund
- Project Associate, Eskolta Research and Design
- Founder and Director, WE Bike NYC
- Manager of College Guidance, The Opportunity Network
- Director of Operations, Roosevelt Institute
- Research Assistant, NYU Metropolitan Center for Urban Education
- Project Manager, NYC Department of Education
- PhD Student, Sociology and Social Policy; Princeton University
- PhD Student, Education, Culture, and Society; University of Pennsylvania
- PhD Student, Educational Policy Studies; University of Wisconsin-Madison
- PhD Student, African and African-American Studies; Michigan State University
- PhD Student, Sociology, City University of New York
- PhD Student, Sociology of Education, New York University