Sociology at Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,877/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI
6.8x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $425K | $431K | $415K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 6.7x | 6.8x | 6.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.6x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$63,824
Out-of-state: $121,144 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,926
3% growth from Year 1
About Winthrop University
A 75% acceptance rate means Winthrop University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 3,424 students in Rock Hill, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at Winthrop 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 does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Sociology at Winthrop University?
At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Sociology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Sociology at Winthrop University?
The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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