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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,637/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)

ROI 18.7x earnings multiple (12.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$459K	$463K	$446K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.6x	18.7x	18.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.5x	12.6x	12.1x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	60%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$23,884

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,637 track close to the $39,933 national median for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 18.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,500 in median debt against $38,637 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #64 ranking among 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs places Ohio University-Zanesville Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary $101,390/yr

Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers $99,240/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

The 47% 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 →