Program Analysis
At $42,029/yr, Architecture graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities land near the $45,895 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 10.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $20,412 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #38 out of 66 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $42,029 to $66,347 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.