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Sociology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,167/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 15.4x earnings multiple (12.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #275 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 $417K $424K $409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.2x 15.4x 14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 11.8x 12.0x 11.6x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,452
Out-of-state: $35,372 (12.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$24,796
10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,575
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

About Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's 55% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,186 students in Portales, NM.

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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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Compare & Explore

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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 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Air Transportation ($88,085) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($83,465) Accounting and Related Services ($52,579) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($43,186) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($41,896) Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions ($40,645) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($40,085) Communication and Media Studies ($33,674)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $409,333 in decade earnings vs $417,040 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Sociology from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →