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Geosciences at Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,235/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 10.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #82 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 Geosciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $604K $591K $544K
Earnings Multiple 10.6x 10.4x 9.6x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$56,760
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$64,164
-13% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,967
65% growth from Year 1

About Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,916 students in Mount Pleasant, MI.

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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
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Geosciences at Other Schools

Iowa State University ($50,150) College of Charleston ($49,786) University of South Florida ($48,565) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ($45,974) University of Wyoming ($45,758) East Carolina University ($44,961) Texas A & M University-College Station ($44,585) University of California-Santa Cruz ($43,362)

Other Majors at Central Michigan University

Computer Science ($74,135) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($71,457) Mechanical Engineering ($69,862) Management Information Systems and Services ($68,088) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($66,149) Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians ($64,284) Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($63,862) Accounting and Related Services ($62,430)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Michigan University's Geosciences program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Geosciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Geosciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Geosciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% 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 →