Social Sciences, General at University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,147/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)
ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #23 of 76 Social Sciences, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Sciences, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $636K $621K $568K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.2x 9.9x 9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.7x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 61% 54% 43%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,676
Out-of-state: $173,208 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$87,128
-39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,907
68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,147/yr, Social Sciences, General graduates from University of Oregon land near the $38,652 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$38,147 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #23 out of 76 programs, University of Oregon's Social Sciences, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $38,147 to $63,907 over five years (68% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Oregon

With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Oregon prioritizes broad access, enrolling 19,758 students in Eugene, OR.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Oregon's Social Sciences, General program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Sciences, General graduates.
How vulnerable is Social Sciences, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Social Sciences, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →