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Sociology at The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,953/yr (37% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 8.0x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 414 Sociology programs Top 5%

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	$608K	$598K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.0x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$74,740

Out-of-state: $98,272 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$101,832

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,208

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,732

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $46,953 per year, Sociology graduates from The College of New Jersey significantly outpace the $34,392 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 8.0x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,208 debt-to-$46,953 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #8 out of 414 programs, The College of New Jersey's Sociology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $46,953 to $67,732 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 6,831 students in Ewing, 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 The College of New Jersey's Sociology program score?

This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Sociology graduates.

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.

Why does The College of New Jersey rank so high for Sociology?

The #8 ranking out of 414 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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