Social Sciences at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Many students take online classes at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #19 of 33 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #31 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #173 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #610 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #803 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,626 |
| 2 years | $37,994 |
| 3 years | $47,361 |
| 4 years | $53,547 |
| 5 years | $55,648 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $53,547, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Liberty University is $24,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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