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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.



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$98.5k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


50%

Doctoral degree

30%

Master's degree

10%

Bachelor's degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Demographer

Medical Sociologist

Social Scientist

Sociologist

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