Program Analysis
Kennesaw State University's Sociology graduates start at $36,212/yr — above the $34,392 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.2x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $36,212 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #57 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $36,212 to $46,359 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.