Home › Metropolitan State University of Denver › Sociology

Sociology at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,022/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 414 Sociology programs Top 5%

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	$537K	$533K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.4x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.5x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,120

Out-of-state: $118,012 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,406

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,444

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,022/yr, edging above the $34,392 national average for Sociology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 12.4x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,406 in median debt against $42,022 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #22 out of 414 programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver's Sociology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $42,022 to $55,444 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 14,932 in Denver, CO.

See all programs and financial aid at Metropolitan State University of Denver →

Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Sociology at Other Schools

Other Majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Metropolitan State University of Denver's Sociology program score?

This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Sociology graduates.

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.

Why does Metropolitan State University of Denver rank so high for Sociology?

The #22 ranking out of 414 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →