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Architecture at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $44,215/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #20 of 66 Architecture programs Top 50%

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 $625K $612K $560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.7x 17.3x 15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.1x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,264
Out-of-state: $119,136 (5.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,128
-56% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,900
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,407
41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Idaho's Architecture program produces graduates earning $44,215/yr — within striking distance of the $45,895 national average for this field.

The 17.3x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,900 debt-to-$44,215 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #20 out of 66 programs, University of Idaho's Architecture offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $44,215 to $62,407 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Idaho

A 79% acceptance rate means University of Idaho is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,363 students in Moscow, ID.

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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 →

Compare & Explore

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Architecture at Other Schools

University of Notre Dame ($62,957) University of Miami ($61,071) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($60,634) Drexel University ($57,730) Ball State University ($57,603) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($57,514) North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($57,034) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($56,708)

Other Majors at University of Idaho

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,700) Chemical Engineering ($75,915) Computer Science ($70,276) Civil Engineering ($68,885) Mechanical Engineering ($65,409) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,334) Management Information Systems and Services ($52,920) Human Resources Management and Services ($49,442)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Idaho's Architecture program score?
This program scores 55/100, 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →