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Architecture at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,998/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 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	$678K	$659K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.6x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.9x	2.8x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,912

Out-of-state: $232,288 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,328

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,185

67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,998 per year, Architecture graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn below the $45,895 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #53 of 66 Architecture programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $65,185 show a 67% jump from the $38,998 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

A 18% acceptance rate puts University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in competitive admissions territory, with 33,488 students enrolled in Ann Arbor, MI.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architecture at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architecture. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $596,135 in decade earnings vs $678,068 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Architecture from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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