Sociology at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,801/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
9.9x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $516K | $514K | $480K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.9x | 9.9x | 9.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,912
Out-of-state: $147,432 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,690
66% growth from Year 1
About College of Charleston
With 72% of applicants admitted, College of Charleston prioritizes broad access, enrolling 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.
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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 College of Charleston's Sociology program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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 are Sociology earnings lower at College of Charleston?
Lower starting pay at College of Charleston may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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