Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,166/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #35 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 $673K $655K $593K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.3x 14.0x 12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.5x 5.0x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 49 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (5.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,940
-30% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,535
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,283
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Arlington's Architecture program produces graduates earning $40,166/yr — within striking distance of the $45,895 national average for this field.

The 14.0x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,535 debt-to-$40,166 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #35 out of 66 programs, The University of Texas at Arlington's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $40,166 to $65,283 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

A 81% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at Arlington is accessible to most applicants, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas at Arlington's Architecture program score?
This program scores 49/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →