Sociology at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,919/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
2.4x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Sociology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $460K | $462K | $439K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.4x | 2.4x | 2.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$193,160
About Arcadia University
Arcadia University has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,799 students in Glenside, PA. The average net cost of $103,464 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.
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Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
Sociology teachers, postsecondary
$82,540/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Arcadia University's Sociology program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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