Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $35,363 track close to the $38,652 national median for Social Sciences, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 13.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,500 debt-to-$35,363 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #45 out of 76 programs, University of Utah's financial outcomes for Social Sciences, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,363 to $49,866 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.