Long-Term Prospects

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Job Satisfaction

General quality of life statement

So, life's not going to be perfect. Chances are, for the first couple of years, you're going to be working a few too many hours just to make ends meet. That is, until you move up to a more senior-level position or go back for a graduate degree.

You might have to drive around that old 2009 Toyota Camry for a while before being able to afford an upgrade. And you're definitely not going to be able to buy that fancy mansion down the street anytime soon.

Yeah, yeah. We know you've heard it all before, but, like most humanities majors, there's a very high chance that you're going to end up making less money than if you had majored in something in the STEM fields. The thing is, if you end up liking your job (and the majority of sociology majors do—55%, compared to the college-grad median of 54%), then you should be fine.

Not particularly well off, financially speaking, but not down-in-the-dumps, either. Just fine. The noble folks in this field usually get into sociology because they want to make a difference in the world. They vibe off those good feelings, which are almost as valuable as real money. Almost.

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