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Architecture at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,370/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 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	$635K	$621K	$567K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.1x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,436

Out-of-state: $153,460 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,168

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,837

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $35,370 per year, Architecture graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn below the $45,895 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 12.1x 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 — 46% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt-to-$35,370 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #59 out of 66 programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $35,370 to $59,837 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 44,617 students enrolled in Columbus, OH.

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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

How does Ohio State University-Main Campus's Architecture program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Architecture. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Architecture to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Architecture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Architecture earnings lower at Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio State University-Main Campus 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 →