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Sociology and Anthropology at Denison University

Granville, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,752/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (109,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #10 of 10 Sociology and Anthropology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Sociology and Anthropology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$606K	$594K	$537K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.3x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$256,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$152,444

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

13.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,049

132% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Denison University's Sociology and Anthropology graduates start at $23,752/yr, trailing the $29,310 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The financial case is thin at 2.3x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Sociology and Anthropology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,500 against $23,752/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #10 of 10 Sociology and Anthropology programs, Denison University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $55,049 show a 132% jump from the $23,752 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Denison University

Admission to Denison University is competitive, with 17% of applicants accepted, a smaller institution with 2,398 students in Granville, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $152,444 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary $95,770/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology and Anthropology at Denison University?

A score of 18/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology and Anthropology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Sociology and Anthropology at Denison University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $26,500 against $23,752/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Sociology and Anthropology careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $537,473 in decade earnings vs $605,610 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Sociology and Anthropology from Denison University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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