Social Sciences at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Social Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,147/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.9x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $636K | $621K | $568K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 9.9x | 9.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.6x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 54% | 43% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 56 | 55 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,676
Out-of-state: $173,208 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,907
68% growth from Year 1
About University of Oregon
With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Oregon prioritizes broad access, enrolling 19,758 students in Eugene, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Oregon →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Statisticians
$103,300/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Oregon's Social Sciences program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Sciences graduates.
How vulnerable is Social Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Social Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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