Life After Providence College
What can you do with a Sociology degree?
The opportunities available to those holding a BA in Sociology are wide-ranging, and the alumni of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology have gone on to have a multitude of different careers in public policy, business, social service and public service, education, counseling, law and law enforcement, and much more. Check out these alumni stories below to hear from our alumni about their experiences at Providence College and their post-grad careers.
“I was encouraged to trust my learning agility as I fostered my curiosity about teaching sociology. I was encouraged to lead from my position, consider my relative privilege, and believe in myself. I know my career would not be the same if it wasn’t for that initial encouragement. The world needs more sociologists.”
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Brooke Petit ’14
Senior Manager of Knowledge Services, United Philanthropy Forum
“A major in Sociology extends far beyond what you learn in the classroom. “
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Ciara O’Donnell ’11
PreMed Advising Program, Northeastern University
Ph.D. Candidate, Northeastern University
“While at PC, my sociology courses were my favorite, and shaped how I look at and move through the world.”
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Meghan O’Connor ’18
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, post-graduate Physician Assistant program
“I credit my PC classes on a major part of how I am able to meet my clients on their path and journey toward self growth.”
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Abigail Pruchnicki ’22
Limitied Permit Psychotherapist
“One thing I learned in my sociology and anthropology classes that really stuck with me is how closely linked the economy is to social class, poverty, and crime and law.”
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Alex Bezek ’14
Non-Profit Management, Boston
“My career has taken a turn I never thought it would when I graduated PC, but I feel as though I use my sociology minor every day!”
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Shannon Sullivan ’21
Community Development Planner, Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
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Director of Clinical Services
Refugee Operations Analyst
Marketing Manager/ Director
Workforce Development Consultant
Director of Corporate Affairs
Talent Acquisition
Social Worker
Disability Advocate
Attorney
Law Enforcement and Military Service
Associate Director, Higher Education
Academic Advisor, Higher Education
Dean, Higher Education
Psychotherapist, Psychologist
Medical Aesthetician
Dentist/ Dental Student
Nurse
Director, Clinical Services and Developmental Services
International Health, Post-Grad Program
Community Health Worker
Medical Resident
Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability; Post-Grad Progam
Teacher, Secondary Education
Sociology & Anthropology Outcomes
91%
of 2015-19 graduates are employed and/or attending graduate school
67% are employed only
11% are attending school only
13% are employed and attending school
Selected Places of Employment/Service
City Year
College Advising Corps at Brown University
MIT
Moody’s Analytics
Teach for America
The Philanthropic Initiative
Yelp
Selected Graduate Schools
Boston University
Providence College
Salem State University
University of Connecticut
University of Bridgeport