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Architecture at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
47
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

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
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Compare & Explore

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Architecture at Other Schools

University of Notre Dame ($62,957) University of Miami ($61,071) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($60,634) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($57,514) Kennesaw State University ($56,477) The University of Texas at Austin ($56,327) Iowa State University ($54,957) Mississippi State University ($53,679)

Other Majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($83,342) Applied Mathematics ($82,523) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($82,448) Industrial Engineering ($80,876) Mechanical Engineering ($79,359) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($78,872) Engineering, Other ($78,734) Chemical Engineering ($77,455)

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 →