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Social Sciences at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Social Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,204/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (318,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #72 of 76 Social Sciences, General programs

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	$411K	$419K	$409K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.3x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	54%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$184,720

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$105,020

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,821

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $31,204/yr fall 19% below the $38,652 national median for Social Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The financial case is thin at 2.3x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Social Sciences's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,821 represents roughly 10 months of the $31,204 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #72 of 76 Social Sciences programs, Jacksonville University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Jacksonville University

With a 57% acceptance rate, Jacksonville University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 2,649 students in Jacksonville, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $105,020 over four years — 43% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Statisticians $103,300/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Sciences at Jacksonville University?

A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $409,337 in decade earnings vs $410,885 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Social Sciences from Jacksonville University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →