Sociology at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,236/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
11.9x earnings multiple (5.7x 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 | $437K | $442K | $424K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.9x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,288
Out-of-state: $76,960 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,333
6% growth from Year 1
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 10,493 in Wichita, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Wichita State University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
Sociology teachers, postsecondary
$82,540/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at Wichita State University?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Sociology careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $423,560 in decade earnings vs $437,112 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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