Sociology at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,344/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.0x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $538K | $534K | $495K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.1x | 8.0x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$66,344
Out-of-state: $141,392 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,960
54% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers University-Newark has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,187 in Newark, NJ. 56% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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 Rutgers University-Newark?
A score of 38/100 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 $494,738 in decade earnings vs $537,549 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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