Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,535
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,283
63% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →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.
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