Social Sciences at Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Social Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,793/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.6x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $509K | $507K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.6x | 11.6x | 10.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.6x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 54% | 43% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,768
Out-of-state: $111,264 (4.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,046
23% growth from Year 1
About Kansas State University
With 79% of applicants admitted, Kansas State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 14,835 students in Manhattan, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Kansas State University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Statisticians
$103,300/yr
Sociologists
$101,690/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kansas State University's Social Sciences program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Sciences graduates.
How vulnerable is Social Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Social Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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