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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,246/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #15 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs

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	$622K	$608K	$556K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$238,732

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$202,588

15% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,000

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $58,246 per year, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates from Pratt Institute-Main earn slightly above the $50,058 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Architectural Sciences and Technology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $31,000 represents roughly 6 months of the $58,246 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #15 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs, Pratt Institute-Main falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Pratt Institute-Main

Pratt Institute-Main accepts 53% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,766 in Brooklyn, NY.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at Pratt Institute-Main?

A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Architectural Sciences and Technology careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $556,209 in decade earnings vs $622,128 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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