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Sociology at Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,605/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #370 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	$517K	$515K	$480K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$200,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,132

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,749

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,605 at Saint Michael's College come in 6% above the national median of $34,392 for Sociology programs.

At 2.6x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Sociology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $36,605/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #370 ranking among 414 Sociology programs places Saint Michael's College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 39% earnings increase from $36,605 to $50,749 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Saint Michael's College

Saint Michael's College accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,157 students in Colchester, VT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $120,132 — 40% less than the list price.

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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 does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Sociology at Saint Michael's College?

At 29/100, 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 Saint Michael's College?

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 →