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Architecture at Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,282/yr (-43% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 22.1x earnings multiple (9.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #57 of 66 Architecture programs

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	$744K	$718K	$641K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.9x	22.1x	19.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.9x	9.5x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,472

Out-of-state: $75,200 (9.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,060

-85% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,063

12.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,170

137% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,282 place Morgan State University below the $45,895 national median for Architecture — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.1x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,063 against $26,282/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #57 of 66 Architecture programs, Morgan State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $62,170 show a 137% jump from the $26,282 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Morgan State University

Morgan State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,293 students in Baltimore, MD. With 54% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Morgan State University?

A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architecture. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Architecture at Morgan State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $27,063 against $26,282/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $640,820 in decade earnings vs $743,898 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Architecture from Morgan State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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