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Sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,749/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #337 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	$409K	$417K	$404K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.3x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.7x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,016

Out-of-state: $88,880 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,052

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,749/yr fall 19% below the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 11.3x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #337 out of 414 programs, Purdue University Fort Wayne's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,450 students in Fort Wayne, IN.

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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 Purdue University Fort Wayne's Sociology program score?

This program scores 31/100 — 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.

Why are Sociology earnings lower at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Lower starting pay at Purdue University Fort Wayne may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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