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Geosciences at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,617/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #41 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs Top 50%

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 $678K $657K $595K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.4x 12.1x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.0x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 44 49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,461
72% growth from Year 1

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Geosciences at Other Schools

Iowa State University ($50,150) College of Charleston ($49,786) University of South Florida ($48,565) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ($45,974) University of Wyoming ($45,758) East Carolina University ($44,961) Texas A & M University-College Station ($44,585) University of California-Santa Cruz ($43,362)

Other Majors at University of Arizona

Mining and Mineral Engineering ($86,924) Computer Science ($86,040) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,864) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($78,168) Systems Engineering ($76,660) Mechanical Engineering ($75,211) Engineering-Related Fields ($75,109) Chemical Engineering ($73,479)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Geosciences at University of Arizona?
A score of 44/100 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 $595,078 in decade earnings vs $677,727 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →