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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,344/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #85 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 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$418K	$426K	$417K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.5x	17.9x	17.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.3x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	68%	60%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,884

Out-of-state: $68,096 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,800

-159% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,054

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$59,072

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $33,344/yr fall 17% below the $39,933 national median for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 17.9x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,054 debt-to-$33,344 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #85 out of 103 programs, University of West Georgia's financial outcomes for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of West Georgia

With a 49% acceptance rate, University of West Georgia is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 7,485 in Carrollton, GA. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 West Georgia's Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Geological and Earth Sciences/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 are Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences earnings lower at University of West Georgia?

Lower starting pay at University of West Georgia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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