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Architectural Sciences and Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,961/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$543K	$538K	$504K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$76,088

Out-of-state: $143,736 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,984

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,000

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

New Jersey Institute of Technology's Architectural Sciences and Technology program produces graduates earning $48,961/yr — within striking distance of the $50,058 national average for this field.

At 7.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $31,000 debt-to-$48,961 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #14 out of 28 programs, New Jersey Institute of Technology's Architectural Sciences and Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology's 67% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 8,762 in Newark, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Architectural and civil drafters $64,280/yr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does New Jersey Institute of Technology's Architectural Sciences and Technology program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Architectural Sciences and Technology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Architectural Sciences and Technology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% 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 →