Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,334/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.6x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,554 represents roughly 8 months of the $35,334 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #209 of 414 Sociology programs, Purdue University Northwest falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $40,654 are relatively flat compared to the $35,334 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.