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Interior Architecture at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,681/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 15 Interior Architecture programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Interior Architecture graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$585K	$575K	$533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	12.9x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.8x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,656

Out-of-state: $84,976 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,408

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,032

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $50,681 per year, Interior Architecture graduates from University of North Texas earn slightly above the $43,946 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.9x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #2 out of 15 programs, University of North Texas's Interior Architecture program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $50,681 to $60,032 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of North Texas

With 72% of applicants admitted, University of North Texas prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 33,680 students in Denton, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Interior designers $63,490/yr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Texas's Interior Architecture program score?

This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Interior Architecture graduates.

How vulnerable is Interior Architecture to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Interior Architecture careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of North Texas rank so high for Interior Architecture?

The #2 ranking out of 15 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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