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Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,070/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (28,300 openings/yr)
ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 4 Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geological/Geophysical Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $628K $615K $562K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.7x 16.3x 14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.8x 5.7x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 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)
$37,648
Out-of-state: $107,920 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,656
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,070/yr, roughly in line with the $63,981 national median for Geological/Geophysical Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 16.3x 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 — 46% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $59,070 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 4 programs offering Geological/Geophysical Engineering nationally, this is a niche field. University of Mississippi ranks #3 among them.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Geological/Geophysical Engineering at Other Schools

Colorado School of Mines ($68,694) Missouri University of Science and Technology ($64,503) Michigan Technological University ($63,658)

Other Majors at University of Mississippi

Chemical Engineering ($76,685) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($74,931) Mechanical Engineering ($70,038) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($69,353) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($66,082) Management Information Systems and Services ($63,107) Accounting and Related Services ($59,123) Civil Engineering ($58,112)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mississippi's Geological/Geophysical Engineering program score?
A score of 55/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Mississippi trails the majority of Geological/Geophysical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Geological/Geophysical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Geological/Geophysical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% 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 →