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Sociology at The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,462/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #398 of 414 Sociology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$511K	$509K	$476K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$238,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,064

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,433

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,462 track close to the $34,392 national median for Sociology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 2.1x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Sociology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $32,462/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #398 ranking among 414 Sociology programs places The College of Wooster in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 49% earnings increase from $32,462 to $48,433 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About The College of Wooster

With a 54% acceptance rate, The College of Wooster is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,876 students in Wooster, OH. The average net cost of $103,064 over four years represents a 57% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 24/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Sociology at The College of Wooster?

At 24/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Sociology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Sociology at The College of Wooster?

The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Sociology at The College of Wooster?

The 57% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $238,200. At a net cost of $103,064, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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