Career Paths of SOC PH.D.s 

Princeton’s Sociology PhD program trains students to advance the development of sociological knowledge through research and teaching. The majority of our graduates pursue academic careers in the U.S. or abroad. A significant number also pursue careers as sociologists in research institutes, nonprofits, business, and government. The placement page provides a list of previous graduates’ job positions. To prepare adequately for today’s job market, doctoral students in the department are encouraged to gain teaching experience, to master both quantitative and qualitative research techniques, and to progress early in their studies toward producing publishable research papers. Students also benefit from close faculty supervision of their research and from opportunities to present their own research in department workshops and at professional conferences.