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Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,089/yr (-50% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs

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	$341K	$357K	$369K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.5x	11.0x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.4x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,460

Out-of-state: $105,800 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,912

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,477

9.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,089 place University of New Mexico-Main Campus below the $50,058 national median for Architectural Sciences and Technology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.0x 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 — 48% task exposure — and the -8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,477 debt-to-$25,089 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #28 out of 28 programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Architectural Sciences and Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

University of New Mexico-Main Campus accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 16,686 students in Albuquerque, NM.

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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

How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus's Architectural Sciences and Technology program score?

This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Architectural Sciences and Technology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Architectural Sciences and Technology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Architectural Sciences and Technology earnings lower at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at University of New Mexico-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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