Sociology at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,507/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #115 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 $490K $490K $461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.0x 9.0x 8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 4.0x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 44% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 44 44 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,280
Out-of-state: $122,328 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$92,624
-71% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,261
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $42,507 per year, Sociology graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus earn slightly above the $34,392 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,261 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #115 of 414 Sociology programs, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 29,094 students in Cincinnati, OH.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sociology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Sociology careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $461,139 in decade earnings vs $490,137 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →