Social Sciences at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Social Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$41,988/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)
ROI
6.2x earnings multiple
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 | $526K | $523K | $490K |
| Earnings Multiple | 6.2x | 6.2x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 54% | 43% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$84,888
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,125
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,576
25% growth from Year 1
About Liberty University
Liberty University accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 50,059 students enrolled in Lynchburg, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at Liberty 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Sciences at Liberty University?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Social Sciences field.
Will AI replace Social Sciences careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $490,433 in decade earnings vs $526,132 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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