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Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,939/yr (30% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs Top 25%

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	$679K	$659K	$594K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.5x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,428

Out-of-state: $157,172 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,764

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts-Amherst Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates command $64,939/yr out of the gate, well above the $50,058 national median. That 30% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,250 in median debt clears quickly against $64,939 in annual earnings.

At #6 of 28 nationally, this is a top-5% Architectural Sciences and Technology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 23,694 in Amherst, MA.

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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 Massachusetts-Amherst?

A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Architectural Sciences and Technology field.

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 $594,042 in decade earnings vs $678,864 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Architectural Sciences and Technology program stand out?

Ranked #6 of 28 programs nationally, University of Massachusetts-Amherst lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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