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.