Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Social Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,873/yr (-28% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.8x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $388K | $399K | $393K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.6x | 9.8x | 9.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.3x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 54% | 43% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 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)
$40,568
Out-of-state: $74,824 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,375
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Stout →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Statisticians
$103,300/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stout?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Social Sciences careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $393,048 in decade earnings vs $387,735 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Social Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Stout?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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