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Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,953/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 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	$501K	$500K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.5x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,068

Out-of-state: $112,836 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,532

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,000

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $43,953/yr, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus land near the $50,058 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $17,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #13 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

With 78% of applicants admitted, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 10,686 students in Denver, CO.

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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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

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 $475,415 in decade earnings vs $500,971 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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