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Geological Engineering at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological/Geophysical Engineering
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,070/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (28,300 openings/yr)
ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 4 Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geological Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $628K $615K $562K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.7x 16.3x 14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.8x 5.7x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,648
Out-of-state: $107,920 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,656
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,070/yr, roughly in line with the $63,981 national median for Geological Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 16.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $59,070 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 4 programs offering Geological Engineering nationally, this is a niche field. University of Mississippi ranks #3 among them.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Geological Engineering at Other Schools

Colorado School of Mines ($68,694) Missouri University of Science and Technology ($64,503) Michigan Technological University ($63,658)

Other Majors at University of Mississippi

Chemical Engineering ($76,685) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($74,931) Mechanical Engineering ($70,038) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($69,353) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($66,082) Management Information Systems and Services ($63,107) Accounting and Related Services ($59,123) Civil Engineering ($58,112)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mississippi's Geological Engineering program score?
A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Mississippi trails the majority of Geological Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Geological Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Geological Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →