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Sociology at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,710/yr (24% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (8.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 414 Sociology programs Top 5%

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	$515K	$513K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.4x	17.3x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.4x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (8.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,045

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,108

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

CUNY Lehman College's Sociology graduates start at $42,710/yr — above the $34,392 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sociology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Sociology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $11,045 in median debt clears quickly against $42,710 in annual earnings.

At #9 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $42,710 to $52,108 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College's 55% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at CUNY Lehman College?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Sociology field.

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 $478,877 in decade earnings vs $515,165 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes CUNY Lehman College's Sociology program stand out?

Ranked #9 of 414 programs nationally, CUNY Lehman College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for Sociology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →