Sociology at Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,079/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #315 of 414 Sociology programs

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 $552K $547K $505K
Earnings Multiple 2.1x 2.1x 1.9x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$260,324
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$157,732
39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,266
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,169
43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,079/yr, edging above the $34,392 national average for Sociology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 2.1x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $13,266 in median debt against $40,079 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #315 out of 414 programs, Georgetown University's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,079 to $57,169 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University admits 13% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, with a mid-sized student body of 7,462 in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,732 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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

How does Georgetown University's Sociology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →