Sociology at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,313/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
16.9x earnings multiple (7.9x 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 | $496K | $496K | $466K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.9x | 16.9x | 15.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.9x | 7.9x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,424
Out-of-state: $62,676 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,194
54% growth from Year 1
About Emporia State University
A 98% acceptance rate means Emporia State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,328 students in Emporia, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Emporia State University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
Sociology teachers, postsecondary
$82,540/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Emporia State University?
A score of 38/100 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 $465,597 in decade earnings vs $496,426 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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