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Geosciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,617/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #96 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 $428K $435K $424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.4x 9.6x 9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.7x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 29 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,520
Out-of-state: $65,188 (6.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$68,864
-51% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$54,932
59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,617/yr, Geosciences graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus land near the $39,933 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #96 out of 103 programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

With 91% of applicants admitted, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 6,893 students in Indiana, PA.

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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

University of Houston-Downtown ($50,894) Kean University ($50,645) Iowa State University ($50,150) College of Charleston ($49,786) Texas Tech University ($49,727) University of Utah ($49,446) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($49,406) University of South Florida ($48,565)

Other Majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians ($68,996) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,936) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($54,823) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($54,561) Management Information Systems and Services ($53,846) Accounting and Related Services ($49,454) Finance and Financial Management Services ($47,912) Economics ($46,860)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Geosciences program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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 →