Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,321/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,600 openings/yr)
ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #57 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 $541K $536K $502K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.1x 12.0x 11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.5x 6.1x
Probability of Field Employment 68% 60% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 41 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)
$44,752
Out-of-state: $82,424 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,864
-36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,092
35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,321/yr, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus land near the $39,933 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.0x 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.

The $26,000 debt-to-$39,321 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #57 out of 103 programs, Wright State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,321 to $53,092 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wright State University-Main Campus

With 95% of applicants admitted, Wright State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 6,330 in Dayton, OH.

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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 Wright State University-Main Campus's Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →