Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,679/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 26.8x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $18,500 debt-to-$29,679 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #107 out of 414 programs, Florida Atlantic University's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $29,679 to $49,360 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.