Sociology at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,859/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.9x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $536K | $533K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.0x | 10.9x | 10.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 34 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$48,744
Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,856
79% growth from Year 1
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.
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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
How does University of Hawaii at Manoa's Sociology program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Sociology earnings lower at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Lower starting pay at University of Hawaii at Manoa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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