Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,916/yr, edging above the $34,392 national average for Sociology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
At $16,676 in median debt against $38,916 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #71 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $38,916 to $58,321 over five years — a 50% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.