Sociology at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,193/yr (14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.3x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $522K | $520K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.4x | 10.3x | 9.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,376
Out-of-state: $139,776 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,864
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,350
34% growth from Year 1
About Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's 68% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,054 in Bend, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus →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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
A score of 45/100 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 $483,933 in decade earnings vs $522,301 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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