Sociology at Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,583/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (12.4x 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 | $456K | $460K | $437K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 14.1x | 13.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 12.3x | 12.4x | 11.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 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)
$32,692
Out-of-state: $37,064 (12.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,634
30% growth from Year 1
About Nicholls State University
A 96% acceptance rate means Nicholls State University is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,772 in Thibodaux, LA.
See all programs and financial aid at Nicholls 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 Nicholls State University?
A score of 35/100 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 $437,164 in decade earnings vs $456,310 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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