Sociology at University of California-Davis

First-year earnings of $32,137 track close to the $34,392 national median for Sociology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 9.6x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $12,600 in median debt against $32,137 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #157 out of 414 programs, University of California-Davis's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $32,137 to $59,319 over five years (85% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.