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Sociology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,400/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #259 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	$493K	$493K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.2x	16.2x	15.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,275

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,912

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,400 per year, Sociology graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn below the $34,392 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 16.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,275 debt-to-$27,400 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #259 out of 414 programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,400 to $43,912 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Greensboro prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,848 in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 North Carolina at Greensboro's Sociology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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.

Why are Sociology earnings lower at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Lower starting pay at University of North Carolina at Greensboro may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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