Sociology at SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,566/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #163 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 $491K $491K $462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.1x 14.2x 13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.8x 7.8x 7.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 41 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,712
Out-of-state: $62,992 (7.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,376
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,049
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,897
37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,566/yr, Sociology graduates from SUNY Brockport land near the $34,392 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sociology programs nationally.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,049 represents roughly 6 months of the $33,566 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #163 of 414 Sociology programs, SUNY Brockport scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $33,566 to $45,897 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About SUNY Brockport

With 71% of applicants admitted, SUNY Brockport prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,381 students in Brockport, NY.

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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 SUNY Brockport?
A score of 41/100 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 $461,853 in decade earnings vs $491,149 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →