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Architecture at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,109/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 66 Architecture programs Top 25%

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	$676K	$658K	$595K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.1x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	58

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 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,706

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $55,109 at University of Arizona come in 20% above the national median of $45,895 for Architecture programs.

The 12.1x 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 — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #12 out of 66 programs, University of Arizona's Architecture program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $55,109 to $70,706 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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

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

How does University of Arizona's Architecture program score?

This program scores 59/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Architecture graduates.

How vulnerable is Architecture to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Architecture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Arizona rank so high for Architecture?

The #12 ranking out of 66 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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