Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,888/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (7.0x 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 | $499K | $499K | $467K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.1x | 14.1x | 13.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,336
Out-of-state: $71,416 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,344
28% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.
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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
How does University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Sociology program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point rank so high for Sociology?
The #92 ranking out of 414 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.
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