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Sociology at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,859/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #281 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	$536K	$533K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	10.9x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.9x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,856

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Hawaii at Manoa's Sociology graduates start at $27,859/yr, trailing the $34,392 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 10.9x 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 $18,500 debt-to-$27,859 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #281 out of 414 programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,859 to $49,856 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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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 University of Hawaii at Manoa's Sociology program score?

This program scores 34/100 — 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.

Why are Sociology earnings lower at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

Lower starting pay at University of Hawaii at Manoa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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