Sociology at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,283/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x earnings multiple (3.0x 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 | $423K | $429K | $414K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.4x | 8.5x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,424
Out-of-state: $141,384 (3.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,350
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Maine
University of Maine accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,341 students in Orono, ME.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Maine →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 Maine?
A score of 32/100 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 $413,668 in decade earnings vs $423,156 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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