Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $35,499 track close to the $34,392 national median for Sociology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 9.7x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,212 debt-to-$35,499 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #121 out of 414 programs, University of Mary Washington's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $35,499 to $58,027 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.