Interior Architecture at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,669/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #10 of 15 Interior Architecture programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Interior Architecture graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $509K $507K $481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.0x 9.0x 8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.8x 5.7x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,324
Out-of-state: $88,280 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,672
-49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,695
22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $40,669/yr, Interior Architecture graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus land near the $43,946 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$40,669 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #10 out of 15 programs, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Interior Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,669 to $49,695 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

With 81% of applicants admitted, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 12,255 in Bowling Green, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr
Interior designers $63,490/yr
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Interior Architecture program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Interior Architecture. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Interior Architecture to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Interior Architecture 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 →