Sociology at SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,600/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.4x earnings multiple (6.7x 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 | $518K | $515K | $481K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.4x | 14.4x | 13.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.7x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,864
Out-of-state: $76,824 (6.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,153
36% growth from Year 1
About SUNY College at Geneseo
SUNY College at Geneseo accepts 64% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,855 in Geneseo, NY.
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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 SUNY College at Geneseo?
A score of 47/100 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 $480,573 in decade earnings vs $517,563 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes SUNY College at Geneseo's Sociology program stand out?
Ranked #68 of 414 programs nationally, SUNY College at Geneseo lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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