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Architectural Sciences and Technology at CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,834/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 23.7x earnings multiple (11.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs Top 50%

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	$718K	$694K	$620K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.5x	23.7x	21.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.7x	11.4x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,328

Out-of-state: $61,128 (11.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$19,132

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,692

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,275

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,834 per year, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn below the $50,058 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 23.7x 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 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $14,692 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #9 out of 28 programs, CUNY New York City College of Technology's Architectural Sciences and Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $34,834 to $66,275 over five years (90% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About CUNY New York City College of Technology

With 81% of applicants admitted, CUNY New York City College of Technology prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 12,950 in Brooklyn, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $19,132 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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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 CUNY New York City College of Technology's Architectural Sciences and Technology program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 CUNY New York City College of Technology?

Lower starting pay at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 →