Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,637/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 18.7x earnings multiple (12.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #61 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) 18.6x 18.7x 18.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 12.5x 12.6x 12.1x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 40 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$24,712
Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,932
-5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $38,637/yr, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus land near the $39,933 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.7x 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.

The median debt load of $18,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #61 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

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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 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?
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 $445,518 in decade earnings vs $459,088 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →