Sociology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
35
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,275
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,912
60% growth from Year 1
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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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.
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