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Geosciences at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,040/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (12.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #73 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	$834K	$796K	$702K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.6x	17.7x	15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.7x	12.1x	10.7x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	60%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,920

Out-of-state: $65,736 (12.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,820

-89% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,669

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,514

155% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Geosciences graduates start at $28,040/yr, trailing the $39,933 national average by 30%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 17.7x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,669 debt-to-$28,040 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #73 out of 103 programs, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's financial outcomes for Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,040 to $71,514 over five years (155% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

A 95% acceptance rate means Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is accessible to most applicants, serving 6,348 students in Kutztown, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Geosciences program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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.

Why are Geosciences earnings lower at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Lower starting pay at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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