Sociology at University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,414/yr (-29% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.3x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $445K | $450K | $429K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.2x | 14.3x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,352
Out-of-state: $83,192 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,662
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,076
48% growth from Year 1
About University of Hawaii at Hilo
With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Hawaii at Hilo prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,260 students in Hilo, HI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo →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 University of Hawaii at Hilo?
A score of 28/100 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 $429,489 in decade earnings vs $445,481 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Sociology from University of Hawaii at Hilo?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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