by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Liberty University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #610 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| College Major Best Value | 31 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 93 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University handed out 201 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Liberty University report a median salary of $53,547 a year. This is above $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Liberty University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 42 |
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Liberty University.
The social sciences program at Liberty University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| International Relations & Security | 156 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |