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Sociology at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,059/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #327 of 414 Sociology programs

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	$405K	$413K	$401K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.9x	14.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,752

Out-of-state: $90,872 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,116

-70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,250

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,059/yr fall 21% below the $34,392 national median for Sociology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 14.9x 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 — 42% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,250 debt-to-$27,059 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #327 out of 414 programs, University of Wyoming's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming has a 97% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 8,047 students in Laramie, WY.

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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

How does University of Wyoming's Sociology program score?

This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Sociology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Sociology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Sociology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Sociology earnings lower at University of Wyoming?

Lower starting pay at University of Wyoming may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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