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Social Sciences, General at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,538/yr (49% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 76 Social Sciences, General programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Sciences, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$736K	$711K	$638K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.1x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	54%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	76	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,268

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$82,655

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Social Sciences, General program earn $57,538/yr in their first year — 49% above the $38,652 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 14.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $18,268 in median debt against $57,538 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #1 ranking out of 76 programs puts University of Washington-Seattle Campus in the top 1% for Social Sciences, General. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $57,538 to $82,655 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is moderately selective, serving a student body of 31,588 in Seattle, WA.

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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 Washington-Seattle Campus's Social Sciences, General program score?

A score of 76/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Social Sciences, General graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Social Sciences, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Social Sciences, General 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.

Why does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Social Sciences, General?

The #1 ranking out of 76 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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