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Sociology at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,077/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #213 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	$481K	$482K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	10.0x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,570

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,905

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,077/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 10.0x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,570 debt-to-$36,077 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #213 out of 414 programs, University of Northern Colorado's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,077 to $44,905 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.

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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 Northern Colorado's Sociology program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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. See full methodology →