Sociology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,883/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #155 of 414 Sociology programs Top 50%

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 $532K $528K $491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.8x 10.8x 10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.2x 8.1x 7.6x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 42 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,048
Out-of-state: $64,928 (8.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$80,924
-65% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,436
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,356
50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,883/yr, Sociology graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania land near the $34,392 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 10.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,436 debt-to-$34,883 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #155 out of 414 programs, Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $34,883 to $52,356 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

With 89% of applicants admitted, Millersville University of Pennsylvania prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,610 students in Millersville, PA.

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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

How does Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Sociology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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. See full methodology →