Sociology at Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,680/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
11.1x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)
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 | $507K | $506K | $473K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 11.1x | 10.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.2x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,556
Out-of-state: $70,116 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,248
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,932
37% growth from Year 1
About Bridgewater State University
With 89% of applicants admitted, Bridgewater State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,899 students in Bridgewater, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at Bridgewater State University →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 Bridgewater State University?
A score of 41/100 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 $472,967 in decade earnings vs $506,828 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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