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Sociology at Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,268/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (9.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #289 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	$412K	$419K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	16.3x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.3x	9.5x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,768

Out-of-state: $44,296 (9.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,836

-109% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,545

10.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,268/yr fall 18% below the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.3x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,545 represents roughly 10 months of the $28,268 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #289 of 414 Sociology programs, Harris-Stowe State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Harris-Stowe State University

with a smaller student body of 1,086 in Saint Louis, MO. 73% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Harris-Stowe State University?

A score of 34/100 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 $405,844 in decade earnings vs $412,112 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Sociology from Harris-Stowe State University?

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 →