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Architecture at University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,622/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #47 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 $660K $643K $584K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.3x 14.9x 13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.3x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,128
Out-of-state: $122,288 (5.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,880
-90% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,536
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,967
67% growth from Year 1

About University at Buffalo

A 69% admission rate makes University at Buffalo accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 20,284 students in Buffalo, NY.

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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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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 University at Buffalo

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($78,621) Computer Engineering ($74,753) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($74,205) Computer Science ($72,283) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($70,264) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($69,716) Chemical Engineering ($67,873) Mechanical Engineering ($65,094)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University at Buffalo's Architecture program score?
This program scores 45/100 — 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.
Why are Architecture earnings lower at University at Buffalo?
Lower starting pay at University at Buffalo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →