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Architecture at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,071/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #51 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	$635K	$621K	$567K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,501

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $61,071 per year, Architecture graduates from University of Miami significantly outpace the $45,895 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #51 out of 66 programs, University of Miami's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $61,071 to $67,501 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Miami

A 19% acceptance rate puts University of Miami in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 12,570 students in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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 University of Miami's Architecture program score?

This program scores 43/100 — 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 →