Geosciences at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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 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, 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 Geosciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in 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 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 Geosciences at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Geosciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace 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 →