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Sociology at Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,049/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #320 of 414 Sociology programs

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 $592K $583K $533K
Earnings Multiple 3.9x 3.9x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 30

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$150,928
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,148
50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,169
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,060
84% growth from Year 1

About Centenary University

Centenary University accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 934 students in Hackettstown, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $76,148 — 50% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr
Sociologists $101,690/yr
Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr
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Sociology at Other Schools

Dartmouth College ($64,377) Columbia University in the City of New York ($58,541) Santa Clara University ($53,612) Colgate University ($51,788) Trinity College ($50,077) King's College ($48,529) Barnard College ($48,215) Boston College ($48,091)

Other Majors at Centenary University

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($54,633) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($49,381) Biology, General ($44,312) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($37,259) Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services ($34,104) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($32,988) Research and Experimental Psychology ($27,933) Design and Applied Arts ($26,569)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Sociology at Centenary University?
At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Sociology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Sociology at Centenary University?
The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →