Sociology at SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,049
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,897
37% growth from Year 1
About SUNY Brockport
With 71% of applicants admitted, SUNY Brockport prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,381 students in Brockport, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Brockport →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 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.
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