Program Analysis
At $30,432/yr, Sociology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona land near the $34,392 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sociology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Sociology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $13,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #75 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $57,178 show a 88% jump from the $30,432 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.