Sociology at Beloit College
Beloit, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,222/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
2.0x 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 | $470K | $472K | $447K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.0x | 2.0x | 1.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$234,216
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,179
19% growth from Year 1
About Beloit College
Beloit College's 57% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 898 students in Beloit, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $87,696 — 63% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Beloit College →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
Sociology teachers, postsecondary
$82,540/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Beloit College?
A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Sociology careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $446,776 in decade earnings vs $469,870 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Beloit College a hidden gem for Sociology?
After financial aid, the average student pays $87,696 over four years — 63% below the $234,216 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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