Program Analysis
At $34,245/yr, Social Sciences graduates from Western Oregon University land near the $38,652 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 12.9x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,000 debt-to-$34,245 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #37 out of 76 programs, Western Oregon University's Social Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $34,245 to $55,823 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.