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Sociology at University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,255/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 of 414 Sociology programs Top 25%

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	$500K	$499K	$468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.3x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,544

Out-of-state: $90,292 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,484

-25% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,040

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Southern Indiana's Sociology graduates start at $40,255/yr — above the $34,392 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sociology programs nationally.

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.

At #62 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $40,255 to $49,040 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Southern Indiana

A 95% acceptance rate means University of Southern Indiana is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,344 students in Evansville, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Sociology teachers, postsecondary $82,540/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sociology at University of Southern Indiana?

A score of 47/100 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 $468,055 in decade earnings vs $499,896 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Southern Indiana's Sociology program stand out?

Ranked #62 of 414 programs nationally, University of Southern Indiana lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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