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Geosciences at Weber State University

Ogden, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
50
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $47,998/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 20.6x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #14 of 103 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs Top 25%

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 $532K $527K $495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.8x 20.6x 19.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.8x 7.7x 7.2x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 52 50 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)
$25,564
Out-of-state: $68,336 (7.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$42,888
-68% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Weber State University's Geosciences graduates start at $47,998/yr — above the $39,933 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 20.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #14 out of 103 programs, Weber State University's Geosciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

About Weber State University

with a mid-sized student body of 15,619 in Ogden, UT.

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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 →

Compare & Explore

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Geosciences at Other Schools

University of Houston-Downtown ($50,894) Kean University ($50,645) Iowa State University ($50,150) College of Charleston ($49,786) Texas Tech University ($49,727) University of Utah ($49,446) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($49,406) University of South Florida ($48,565)

Other Majors at Weber State University

Construction Management ($82,914) Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($75,281) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($74,865) Computer Science ($72,486) Management Information Systems and Services ($72,473) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($71,941) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($69,537) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($67,576)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Weber State University's Geosciences program score?
This program scores 50/100, 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 Weber State University rank so high for Geosciences?
The #14 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 →