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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,963/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #58 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)	12.6x	12.7x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	60%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,011

5% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates start at $41,963/yr — above the $39,933 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,000 in median debt clears quickly against $41,963 in annual earnings.

Ranked #58 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $44,011 are relatively flat compared to the $41,963 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

A 96% acceptance rate means University of Nevada-Las Vegas is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 24,131 in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $445,548 in decade earnings vs $459,135 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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