Home › Texas A & M University-College Station › Geosciences

Geosciences at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,585/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs Top 5%

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	$717K	$692K	$622K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.2x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.3x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	60%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	53	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,396

Out-of-state: $161,312 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,696

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,686

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,906

64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Texas A & M University-College Station's Geosciences graduates start at $44,585/yr — above the $39,933 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 13.2x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,686 in median debt clears quickly against $44,585 in annual earnings.

Ranked #4 out of 103 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's Geosciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $44,585 to $72,906 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 59,099 in College Station, TX.

See all programs and financial aid at Texas A & M University-College Station →

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

Geosciences at Other Schools

Other Majors at Texas A & M University-College Station

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas A & M University-College Station's Geosciences program score?

This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Geosciences graduates.

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 does Texas A & M University-College Station rank so high for Geosciences?

The #4 ranking out of 103 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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