Sociology at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,353/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
28.5x 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 | $535K | $532K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple | 28.7x | 28.5x | 26.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$18,624
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,625
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,399
64% growth from Year 1
About Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho has a 97% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 42,090 students in Rexburg, ID.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Brigham Young University-Idaho?
A score of 47/100 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 $493,164 in decade earnings vs $535,328 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Brigham Young University-Idaho's Sociology program stand out?
Ranked #61 of 414 programs nationally, Brigham Young University-Idaho lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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