Sociology at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,350/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
18.4x earnings multiple (6.9x 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 | $524K | $521K | $485K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.5x | 18.4x | 17.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.9x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,256
Out-of-state: $75,776 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,939
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,994
48% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Dominguez Hills
California State University-Dominguez Hills accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 12,642 students in Carson, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $14,636 over four years — 48% below sticker price.
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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 California State University-Dominguez Hills's Sociology program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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.
Why does California State University-Dominguez Hills rank so high for Sociology?
The #58 ranking out of 414 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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