Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,393/yr, roughly in line with the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 19.4x 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 — 42% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt-to-$34,393 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #128 out of 414 programs, University of West Georgia's Sociology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $34,393 to $41,213 over five years (20% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.