Sociology at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,863/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #273 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 $556K $551K $508K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.9x 8.8x 8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.4x 5.0x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,800
Out-of-state: $102,256 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,740
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,424
79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Rowan University's Sociology program produces graduates earning $29,863/yr — within striking distance of the $34,392 national average for this field.

At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$29,863 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #273 out of 414 programs, Rowan University's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,863 to $53,424 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Rowan University

A 78% acceptance rate means Rowan University is accessible to most applicants, serving 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.

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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 Rowan University's Sociology program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 →