Geosciences at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, 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 #63 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)
$24,532
1% 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-Lancaster Campus land near the $39,933 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.7x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

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.

At #63 out of 103 programs, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's financial outcomes for Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ohio University-Lancaster 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

How does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Geosciences program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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 →