Geosciences at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,652/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #66 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 $604K $592K $545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.1x 9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.6x 5.1x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 40 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,584
Out-of-state: $106,080 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$75,808
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,465
54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's Geosciences program produces graduates earning $38,652/yr — within striking distance of the $39,933 national average for this field.

The 10.1x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$38,652 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #66 out of 103 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's financial outcomes for Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $38,652 to $59,465 over five years (54% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

A 96% acceptance rate means University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,934 students in Johnstown, PA.

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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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown'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 →