Assuming I have a Masters or PHD in Sociology.
I'm changing my major from English to Sociology. My question is, besides teaching, would research jobs exist?
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I'm changing my major from English to Sociology. My question is, besides teaching, would research jobs exist?
In short, yes those opportunities would be available to you. Mostly through Universities where you would probably also be expected to teach during your tenure. Usually tenures stipulate that you engage in research as well.
Also the government does a lot of contracting for studies headed by sociologists and psychologists. Usually research comes down to funding so while private organizations and non-profits may be interested in research they often have to rely on government grants and such to fund the research.
Have fun, its a great field.
