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Social Sciences, General at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,431/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

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

ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #42 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, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$496K	$496K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.5x	8.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	54%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	50

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,480

Out-of-state: $105,976 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,520

-14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,161

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's Social Sciences, General graduates start at $43,431/yr — above the $38,652 national average, though not by a wide margin.

A 8.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Sciences, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,500 against $43,431/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #42 ranking among 76 Social Sciences, General programs places University of Pittsburgh-Bradford in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

A 91% acceptance rate means University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 980 students in Bradford, PA. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Statisticians $103,300/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Social Sciences, General at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?

At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Social Sciences, General is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Social Sciences, General at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?

The 45% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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