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Architecture at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,740/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 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	$711K	$689K	$618K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.2x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.0x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$83,944

Out-of-state: $232,056 (3.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,524

-9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,784

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,156

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $51,740 at University of Virginia-Main Campus come in 13% above the national median of $45,895 for Architecture programs.

A 8.2x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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

With first-year pay of $51,740 far exceeding the $20,784 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #25 ranking among 66 Architecture programs places University of Virginia-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 41% earnings increase from $51,740 to $73,156 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Virginia-Main Campus

University of Virginia-Main Campus accepts 17% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, enrolling 17,315 students in Charlottesville, VA.

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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 does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Architecture at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

At 54/100, University of Virginia-Main Campus's Architecture program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Architecture at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

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 →