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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Woodbury University

Burbank, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,484/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #26 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs

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	$472K	$474K	$456K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$179,544

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,992

37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$39,000

11.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $40,484 per year, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates from Woodbury University earn below the $50,058 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 2.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Architectural Sciences and Technology's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $39,000 represents roughly 12 months of the $40,484 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #26 of 28 Architectural Sciences and Technology programs, Woodbury University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Woodbury University

With 73% of applicants admitted, Woodbury University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 825 students in Burbank, CA. 49% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $112,992 over four years — 37% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Architectural and civil drafters $64,280/yr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at Woodbury University?

A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Architectural Sciences and Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Architectural Sciences and Technology careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $455,808 in decade earnings vs $471,563 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Architectural Sciences and Technology from Woodbury University?

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 →