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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $56,272/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs Top 25%

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	$605K	$593K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.5x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	52	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,464

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $56,272/yr, edging above the $50,058 national average for Architectural Sciences and Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Architectural Sciences and Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Architectural Sciences and Technology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

At $25,464 in median debt against $56,272 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #5 of 28 nationally, this is a top-5% Architectural Sciences and Technology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Architectural Sciences and Technology field.

Will AI replace Architectural Sciences and Technology careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $545,050 in decade earnings vs $605,398 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Architectural Sciences and Technology program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 28 programs nationally, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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