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Architecture at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,080/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 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	$657K	$641K	$582K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.9x	16.4x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $115,088 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,250

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,687

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $51,080/yr, edging above the $45,895 national average for Architecture — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 16.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Architecture career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,250 against $51,080/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Arkansas ranks #9 among 66 Architecture programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 33% earnings increase from $51,080 to $67,687 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 27,312 students in Fayetteville, AR.

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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

What does a 60/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Architecture at University of Arkansas?

At 60/100, University of Arkansas's Architecture program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Architecture at University of Arkansas?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Arkansas one of the best schools for Architecture?

Among 66 Architecture programs, University of Arkansas's #9 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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