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Interior Architecture at The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,513/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 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	$438K	$444K	$433K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.3x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,964

Out-of-state: $87,860 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,936

-25% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,650

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,513 place The University of Texas at San Antonio below the $43,946 national median for Interior Architecture — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.3x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $29,650 debt-to-$36,513 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #14 out of 15 programs, The University of Texas at San Antonio's financial outcomes for Interior Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 29,675 students enrolled in San Antonio, TX. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 The University of Texas at San Antonio's Interior Architecture program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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.

Why are Interior Architecture earnings lower at The University of Texas at San Antonio?

Lower starting pay at The University of Texas at San Antonio may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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