Program Analysis
At $40,062 per year, Sociology graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn slightly above the $34,392 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $18,181 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #11 of 414 nationally, this is a top-5% Sociology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $67,391 show a 68% jump from the $40,062 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.