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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $55,673/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #19 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 $600K $589K $542K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.5x 2.3x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 49%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 41 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$239,040
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$185,012
23% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $55,673/yr, edging above the $50,058 national average for Architectural Sciences and Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #19 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs, Rhode Island School of Design falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design admits 14% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, with a smaller student body of 2,090 in Providence, RI.

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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
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Compare & Explore

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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Other Schools

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($81,377) University of Massachusetts-Amherst ($64,939) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($58,653) Syracuse University ($58,622) Pratt Institute-Main ($58,246) Iowa State University ($57,928) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($56,797) Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($56,272)

Other Majors at Rhode Island School of Design

Systems Science and Theory ($34,265) Design and Applied Arts ($29,489) Woodworking ($19,151) Film/Video and Photographic Arts ($17,701) Fine and Studio Arts ($16,510) Apparel and Textiles ($14,537)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at Rhode Island School of Design?
A score of 41/100 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 $541,663 in decade earnings vs $600,318 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →