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Architecture at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,388/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 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	$663K	$645K	$586K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	16.6x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.3x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,125

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,721

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $49,388/yr, edging above the $45,895 national average for Architecture — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 16.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Architecture career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,125 against $49,388/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Houston ranks #11 among 66 Architecture programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 37% earnings increase from $49,388 to $67,721 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Houston

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Houston is moderately selective, with 37,175 students enrolled in Houston, TX. With 41% 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

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 Houston?

At 60/100, University of Houston'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 Houston?

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 Houston one of the best schools for Architecture?

Among 66 Architecture programs, University of Houston's #11 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 →