Sociology at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,050/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (3.2x 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 | $558K | $552K | $509K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.9x | 8.8x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 34 |
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 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,652
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,713
79% growth from Year 1
About University of Oregon
University of Oregon accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 19,758 in Eugene, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Oregon →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 Oregon?
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 $509,177 in decade earnings vs $557,923 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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