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Architecture at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,542/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 24.4x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 66 Architecture programs Top 50%

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	$637K	$622K	$568K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.9x	24.4x	22.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.4x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,953

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,177

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,542/yr, roughly in line with the $45,895 national median for Architecture. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Architecture programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Architecture's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $40,542 far exceeding the $18,953 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #26 of 66 Architecture programs, University of Florida scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $62,177 show a 53% jump from the $40,542 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 34,102 students enrolled in Gainesville, FL.

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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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architecture at University of Florida?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Architecture field.

Will AI replace Architecture careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $567,991 in decade earnings vs $636,607 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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