Program Analysis
Graduates earn $36,557/yr, edging above the $34,392 national average for Sociology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sociology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Sociology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
At $14,717 in median debt against $36,557 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #16 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $58,859 show a 61% jump from the $36,557 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.