# Radford University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Radford, VA. IPEDS 233277, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/radford-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,727 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Social Sciences at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University | $49,727 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Liberty University | $41,811 | $23,250 | $29,357 | 65% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,600 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $65,550 VA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,880 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $53,260 VA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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