Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Public · Certificate
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
65
Strong Growth
63
Base Case
58
Conservative
Earnings
$45,893/yr (55% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (114,800 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Sociology graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $526K | $448K | $358K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 63.8x | 54.3x | 43.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 29.4x | 25.0x | 20.0x |
| Viable Career Paths | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 65 | 63 | 58 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,250
Out-of-state: $17,916
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where Sociology graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 114,800 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $136,550 | 106,700 | +4.5% | 53% |
| Sociologists | $101,690 | 300 | +3.6% | 46% |
| Sociology teachers, postsecondary | $82,540 | 1,100 | +2.1% | 57% |
| Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other | $75,040 | 1,500 | +1.7% | 100% |
| Social science research assistants | $58,040 | 5,200 | +4.4% | 33% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
This program scores 63/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 58 (conservative) to 65 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Sociology?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Sociology graduates retain 5 of 5 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $357,799 (conservative) to $526,114 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Sociology graduates?
The career paths mapped to Sociology have roughly 114,800 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 54.3x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 43.4x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.