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Sociology at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,913/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #190 of 414 Sociology programs Top 50%

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	$608K	$598K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.6x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,962

91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,913/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$31,913 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #190 out of 414 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $31,913 to $60,962 over five years (91% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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

How does University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Sociology program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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