Sociology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,881/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x 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 | $451K | $455K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple | 14.0x | 14.1x | 13.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 40 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$32,176
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,000
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,909
11% growth from Year 1
About Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
a compact campus enrolling 694 students in Springfield, MO. With 59% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies's Sociology program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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