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Architectural Engineering Technology at University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,114/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (21,200 openings/yr)

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (14.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 9 Architectural Engineering Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Architectural Engineering Technology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$703K	$680K	$608K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	17.7x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.1x	14.6x	13.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	49%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	59

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,472

Out-of-state: $46,472 (14.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,896

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,875

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,146

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi's Architectural Engineering Technology program earn $76,114/yr in their first year — 38% above the $55,340 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

With a 17.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Architectural Engineering Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,875 in median debt against $76,114 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Architectural Engineering Technology is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. University of Southern Mississippi's #3 ranking should be read in that context.

About University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 9,899 students in Hattiesburg, MS. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Architectural and civil drafters $64,280/yr

Civil engineering technologists and technicians $64,200/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Architectural Engineering Technology at University of Southern Mississippi?

At 61/100, University of Southern Mississippi's Architectural Engineering Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Architectural Engineering Technology at University of Southern Mississippi?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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