Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $47,255/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #12 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 $529K $525K $494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.7x 9.6x 9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 49%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 44 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,255 track close to the $50,058 national median for Architectural Sciences and Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $31,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $47,255 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #12 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs, University of Arizona scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of Arizona?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $494,081 in decade earnings vs $528,959 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →