Sociology at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,308/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (4.4x 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 | $529K | $526K | $489K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.2x | 14.1x | 13.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 47 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,260
Out-of-state: $119,348 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,516
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,418
44% growth from Year 1
About University of Utah
With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Utah prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 26,041 students in Salt Lake City, UT.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at University of Utah?
A score of 47/100 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 $488,502 in decade earnings vs $528,749 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Utah's Sociology program stand out?
Ranked #70 of 414 programs nationally, University of Utah lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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