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Sociology at Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,747/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 20.4x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #250 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	$444K	$449K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	20.4x	19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$21,992

Out-of-state: $64,872 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$34,732

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,312

11.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,264

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,747 per year, Sociology graduates from Savannah State University earn below the $34,392 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 20.4x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,312 debt-to-$28,747 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #250 out of 414 programs, Savannah State University's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,747 to $37,264 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Savannah State University

a smaller institution with 2,727 students in Savannah, GA. 65% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Savannah State University's Sociology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 Savannah State University?

Lower starting pay at Savannah State University 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 →