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Architectural Sciences and Technology at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, PA · Public · Associate Degree
49 /100
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
53
Strong Growth
49
Base Case
43
Conservative
Earnings $43,244/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

Future-Proof Earnings

Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates.

Strong Growth
Full Stability		 Base Case
Moderate Changes		 Conservative
Max Disruption
10-Year Earnings $652K $466K $322K
Earnings Multiple 36.0x 25.8x 17.8x
Viable Career Paths 3 of 3 3 of 3 3 of 3
TradeSchoolWorth Score 53 49 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.

Program Tuition
$18,100
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,685
40% growth from Year 1

Career Paths

Where Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 25,400 combined openings per year.

Career Path Wage Openings/yr Growth AI-Proof
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 14,500 +3.8% 59%
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480 900 +2.0% 51%
Architectural and civil drafters $64,280 10,000 +4.1% 46%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Architectural Sciences and Technology at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
This program scores 49/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 43 (conservative) to 53 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Architectural Sciences and Technology?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates retain 3 of 3 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $322,199 (conservative) to $652,009 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates?
The career paths mapped to Architectural Sciences and Technology have roughly 25,400 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a medium job market.
Is Architectural Sciences and Technology at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 25.8x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 17.8x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections. "Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI. Last updated 2026.