Architectural Sciences and Technology at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,717/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (25,400 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $474K | $476K | $457K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.7x | 12.8x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 74% | 66% | 49% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,260
Out-of-state: $119,348 (4.0x ROI)
About University of Utah
University of Utah accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 26,041 students in Salt Lake City, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Utah →Top Career Paths
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Architectural and civil drafters
$64,280/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Utah's Architectural Sciences and Technology program score?
This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Architectural Sciences and Technology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Architectural Sciences and Technology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Architectural Sciences and Technology earnings lower at University of Utah?
Lower starting pay at University of Utah may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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