Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Radford University · Radford, VA

CIP 45.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$49,727Median earnings 4 years after

$45,612Median earnings 5 years after

$19,000Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Radford University earn a median of $32,914. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,366 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,590–$72,257). Median debt is $19,000, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Liberty University Lynchburg	$41,988	$25,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from Radford University make?

The median salary is $32,914 and $45,612 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.