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Sociology at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,034/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #162 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	$570K	$563K	$518K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.9x	8.8x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,912

Out-of-state: $105,552 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,440

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,992

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,252

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ramapo College of New Jersey's Sociology program produces graduates earning $34,034/yr — within striking distance of the $34,392 national average for this field.

A 8.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Sociology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,992 against $34,034/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #162 ranking among 414 Sociology programs places Ramapo College of New Jersey in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $34,034-to-$57,252 earnings arc over five years reflects a 68% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

A 73% acceptance rate means Ramapo College of New Jersey is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,664 students in Mahwah, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Sociology at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Sociology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Sociology at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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