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Sociology at Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,832/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #342 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 $603K $593K $541K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 31 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$221,800
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$140,516
37% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,906
78% growth from Year 1

About Hofstra University

A 71% acceptance rate means Hofstra University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 6,155 students in Hempstead, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $140,516 over four years — 37% 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
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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 Hofstra University

Engineering Science ($68,433) Accounting and Related Services ($68,256) Mechanical Engineering ($65,641) Finance and Financial Management Services ($55,143) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($51,494) Marketing ($46,780) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,660) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($42,030)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Hofstra University?
A score of 31/100 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 $541,104 in decade earnings vs $602,973 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →