Sociology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

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Fiona Hannigan

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Employer: Americorps
Job title: literacy tutor

How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

Dickinson has provided me with a well-rounded education. It has helped me foster confidence in myself through classroom experiences, time abroad and work-study opportunities. The rigorous classes and real-world experiences are great preparation for life after graduation.

Mina Lee

Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Majors: political science and sociology
Employer: American College of Greece
Job title: Pierce Fellow

What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?

Community from professors and peers in the sociology department and work experience in various campuswide departments like ResLife and Admissions.

Caroline Joyner

Hometown: Lexington, Virginia
Major: sociology
Graduate school: Eastern Mennonite University
Field of study: mental health counseling

How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?

I have gotten much better at communicating with others, both fellow classmates and my professors. I have also built up my self-confidence. I am much more confident in my work and ability to succeed postgrad than I was entering Dickinson!

Published May 11, 2026