Journalism at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,592/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market
Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI
5.6x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $472K | $475K | $450K |
| Earnings Multiple | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 46% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$84,888
About Liberty University
Liberty University has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 50,059 in Lynchburg, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at Liberty University →Top Career Paths
Communications teachers, postsecondary
$77,800/yr
Editors
$75,260/yr
Writers and authors
$72,270/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at Liberty University?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Journalism careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $449,650 in decade earnings vs $472,005 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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