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Sociology at Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,581/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #397 of 414 Sociology programs

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	$403K	$411K	$399K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.2x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$188,960

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,048

52% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,621

11.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,581 place Loyola University New Orleans below the $34,392 national median for Sociology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The financial case is thin at 2.2x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Sociology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,621 represents roughly 11 months of the $26,581 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #397 of 414 Sociology programs, Loyola University New Orleans falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,999 in New Orleans, LA. The average net cost of $91,048 over four years represents a 52% discount from published tuition.

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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 Loyola University New Orleans?

A score of 24/100 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 $399,292 in decade earnings vs $402,869 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Sociology from Loyola University New Orleans?

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.

Is Loyola University New Orleans a hidden gem for Sociology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $91,048 over four years — 52% below the $188,960 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →