Sociology at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,274/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $520K | $518K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.9x | 8.8x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,584
Out-of-state: $106,080 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,866
61% growth from Year 1
About University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
With 96% of applicants admitted, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,934 students in Johnstown, PA.
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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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown's Sociology program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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