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Architecture at Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,983/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 66 Architecture programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$638K	$623K	$569K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.0x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	3.9x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	53	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,216

Out-of-state: $157,992 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,448

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,405

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,983 at Clemson University come in 9% above the national median of $45,895 for Architecture programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 10.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Architecture's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $49,983 far exceeding the $21,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #27 of 66 Architecture programs, Clemson University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $49,983 to $65,405 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Clemson University

Clemson University accepts 38% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 22,778 students in Clemson, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Architects, except landscape and naval $96,690/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architecture at Clemson University?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Architecture field.

Will AI replace Architecture careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $568,904 in decade earnings vs $637,951 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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