Geosciences at Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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 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, 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 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 Geosciences program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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 →