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Sociology and Anthropology at University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,495/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (109,400 openings/yr)

ROI 1.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #8 of 10 Sociology and Anthropology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Sociology and Anthropology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$364K	$378K	$376K
Earnings Multiple	1.5x	1.6x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$155,680

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

15.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $19,495 per year, Sociology and Anthropology graduates from University of Puget Sound earn below the $29,310 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 1.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Sociology and Anthropology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 against $19,495/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.3 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #8 of 10 Sociology and Anthropology programs, University of Puget Sound falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Puget Sound

With 76% of applicants admitted, University of Puget Sound prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,631 in Tacoma, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $155,680 — 35% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary $95,770/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology and Anthropology at University of Puget Sound?

A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology and Anthropology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Sociology and Anthropology at University of Puget Sound worth the student debt?

Median debt of $25,000 against $19,495/yr starting salary means roughly 1.3 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Sociology and Anthropology careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $376,196 in decade earnings vs $364,118 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Sociology and Anthropology from University of Puget Sound?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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