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Sociology at Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,583/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #399 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	$403K	$411K	$399K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	2.0x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$208,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$119,372

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

12.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$41,862

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,583/yr fall 23% below the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 against $26,583/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #399 of 414 Sociology programs, Moravian University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Moravian University

With a 54% acceptance rate, Moravian University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,970 in Bethlehem, PA. The average net cost of $119,372 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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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 Moravian University?

A score of 24/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Sociology at Moravian University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $27,000 against $26,583/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $399,301 in decade earnings vs $402,880 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Sociology from Moravian 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 →