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Sociology at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,506/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 9.3x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #183 of 414 Sociology programs Top 50%

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	$512K	$510K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.3x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,500

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,966

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,506 per year, Sociology graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $34,392 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 9.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,500 debt-to-$36,506 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #183 out of 414 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,506 to $49,966 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

With 85% of applicants admitted, Ohio University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,456 students in Athens, OH.

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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 Ohio University-Main Campus's Sociology program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 →