Sociology at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,822/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.8x earnings multiple (7.6x 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 | $444K | $448K | $428K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.7x | 10.8x | 10.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.6x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,376
Out-of-state: $59,136 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,665
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,489
11% growth from Year 1
About University of Memphis
University of Memphis has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Memphis →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at University of Memphis?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Sociology careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $428,432 in decade earnings vs $443,987 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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