Architecture at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,029/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #38 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 $676K $657K $595K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.0x 9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.6x 4.5x 4.1x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 66% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$68,556
-4% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,412
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,347
58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,029/yr, Architecture graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities land near the $45,895 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 10.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,412 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #38 out of 66 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's financial outcomes for Architecture trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $42,029 to $66,347 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Twin Cities's Architecture program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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 →