Sociology at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,530/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.3x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
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 | $555K | $549K | $507K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.4x | 12.3x | 11.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,875
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,538
68% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia accepts 37% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Georgia →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 Georgia's Sociology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
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