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Architecture at University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,933/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 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	$697K	$676K	$609K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	10.8x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	3.9x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	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)

$62,676

Out-of-state: $173,208 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,128

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,826

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $51,933 at University of Oregon come in 13% above the national median of $45,895 for Architecture programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Architecture programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Architecture's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $51,933 far exceeding the $19,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #17 of 66 Architecture programs, University of Oregon scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $51,933 to $71,826 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Oregon

University of Oregon accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 19,758 students in Eugene, OR.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architecture at University of Oregon?

A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Architecture field.

Will AI replace Architecture careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $608,727 in decade earnings vs $696,618 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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