Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,513/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 10.4x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $17,946 debt-to-$31,513 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #188 out of 414 programs, James Madison University's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,513 to $56,440 over five years (79% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.