Program Analysis
At $32,730/yr, Sociology graduates from Utah State University land near the $34,392 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 12.5x 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 median debt load of $15,666 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #262 out of 414 programs, Utah State University's financial outcomes for Sociology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,730 to $40,750 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.