Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $30,111 track close to the $34,392 national median for Sociology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.0x 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 — 42% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,190 debt-to-$30,111 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #348 out of 414 programs, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,111 to $37,242 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.