Program Analysis
Graduates earn $33,724/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 11.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $28,000 debt-to-$33,724 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #146 out of 414 programs, Central Connecticut State University's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $33,724 to $55,614 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.