Program Analysis
At $45,786 per year, Sociology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus significantly outpace the $34,392 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Sociology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $19,239 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #20 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $45,786 to $68,316 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.