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Sociology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,913/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #189 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	$608K	$598K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.6x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,962

91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,913 track close to the $34,392 national median for Sociology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.6x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $31,913 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #189 of 414 Sociology programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $60,962 show a 91% jump from the $31,913 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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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 Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 40/100 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 $544,942 in decade earnings vs $608,389 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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