Geosciences at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,375/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI
17.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
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 | $591K | $580K | $535K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.4x | 17.1x | 15.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.1x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 68% | 60% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,912
Out-of-state: $94,836 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,338
48% growth from Year 1
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 27,109 in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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$161,180/yr
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$101,390/yr
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$99,240/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Georgia State University's Geosciences program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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.
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