Description
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Interests
- Investigative
- Social
- Artistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
Tasks
- Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
- Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
- Teach sociology.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Processing Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Sociology and Anthropology
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- History and Archeology
Most Common Education Level
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $60,710 |
| Median (50%) | $101,690 |
| High (90%) | $168,590 |
Employability
There are currently 3,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 3,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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