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Architecture at Portland State University

Portland, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,678/yr (-29% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #62 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 $651K $634K $577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.5x 14.1x 12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.3x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 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)
$44,952
Out-of-state: $120,552 (5.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,728
-15% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,730
83% growth from Year 1

About Portland State University

A 91% acceptance rate means Portland State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,619 students in Portland, OR.

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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 →

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 Portland State University

Computer Engineering ($87,259) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,853) Computer Science ($78,669) Mechanical Engineering ($73,079) Civil Engineering ($67,509) Physics ($62,749) Accounting and Related Services ($58,069) Finance and Financial Management Services ($52,859)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architecture at Portland State University?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architecture. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $577,479 in decade earnings vs $650,587 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Architecture from Portland 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 →