Sociology at Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,470/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #160 of 414 Sociology programs Top 50%

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 $516K $514K $479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.9x 15.8x 14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 6.8x 6.4x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,472
Out-of-state: $75,200 (6.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,060
-85% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,735
55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,470/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 15.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$31,470 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #160 out of 414 programs, Morgan State University's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $31,470 to $48,735 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Morgan State University

Morgan State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 8,293 students in Baltimore, MD. With 54% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morgan State University's Sociology program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →