Although not many people go to college for an extended period of time in order to study sociology, those that do are usually very valued in certain areas of the workforce. For example, you might be able to get your doctorate by using one of the phd programs in sociology that are available in many of the major universities. Perhaps you would be interested in studying urban sociology, particularly the study of schools in urban areas. This would put you in an excellent position to either work for school system and a high-paying position or to work with an agency that is over the school systems.