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Architecture at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,558/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 22.0x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 66 Architecture programs Top 10%

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	$652K	$636K	$578K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	22.0x	20.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.3x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,856

Out-of-state: $87,504 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,980

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,248

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $51,558/yr, edging above the $45,895 national average for Architecture — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 22.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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

The $26,000 debt-to-$51,558 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #4 ranking out of 66 Architecture programs nationally puts University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $51,558 to $67,248 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 23,567 students in Charlotte, NC.

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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 North Carolina at Charlotte's Architecture program score?

This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Architecture graduates.

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 →