375 colleges are offering Architecture program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 227 schools have the Architecture program and 182 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 18,089 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 418 students earned undergraduate certificate, 678 students earned associate's, 9,631 students earned bachelor's, and 7,019 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Architecture Program is $52,904
Colleges Offering Architecture and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Architecture program is $11,688 for state residents and $36,342 for out-of-state students. For graduate Architecture programs, the average tuition is $12,624 for state residents and $30,040 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Architecture schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 103 | 678 | 384 | 294 |
| Bachelor | 227 | 9,631 | 4,749 | 4,882 |
| Master | 182 | 6,767 | 3,211 | 3,556 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 48 | 218 | 106 | 112 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 2 | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 36 | 116 | 49 | 67 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 3 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 42 | 293 | 155 | 138 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 55 | 343 | 157 | 186 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 4 | 38 | 22 | 16 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Architecture Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Architecture is $52,904. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Architecture Master's degree is $61,709.
The average loan debt of the completers in Architecture programs is $24,504
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $245. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Architecture program, the graduates from University of Notre Dame have the highest earning of $67,248 (Bachelor's degree). Students from California College of the Arts and University of San Francisco follow it with average earning $66,934 and $65,104 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $62,693 | $67,248 | $5,604 | $24,500 | $245 |
| California College of the Arts | $57,946 | $66,934 | $5,578 | - | - |
| University of San Francisco | $58,222 | $65,104 | $5,425 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $40,188 | $62,436 | $5,203 | $30,875 | $309 |
| Syracuse University | $63,061 | $61,849 | $5,154 | $31,000 | $310 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Architecture Sub Major Programs
In Architecture area, the graduates who completing Architectural Sciences and Technology program have the highest salary of $56,887 and Architecture program have the second highest salary of $54,002 in average.
Real Estate Development Master's program has $96,025 average salary and City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning program completers earn $62,989 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Architecture area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $54,002 | $4,500 | $25,767 | $258 |
| Master's | $59,835 | $4,986 | $48,147 | $541 |
| Doctoral | $58,238 | $4,853 | - | - |
| First Professional Degree | $61,438 | $5,120 | $40,889 | $460 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $48,300 | $4,025 | $21,401 | $214 |
| Master's | $62,989 | $5,249 | $46,608 | $524 |
| Doctoral | $56,883 | $4,740 | - | - |
| Environmental Design Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $51,004 | $4,250 | $19,810 | $198 |
| Master's | $54,094 | $4,508 | $40,345 | $454 |
| Interior Architecture Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $49,032 | $4,086 | $23,838 | $238 |
| Master's | $54,654 | $4,555 | $22,760 | $256 |
| Landscape Architecture Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $53,360 | $4,447 | $24,071 | $241 |
| Master's | $62,551 | $5,213 | $76,533 | $860 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $47,556 | $3,963 | $22,750 | $228 |
| Bachelor's | $56,887 | $4,741 | $25,185 | $252 |
| Master's | $62,307 | $5,192 | $64,770 | $728 |
| Real Estate Development Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $96,025 | $8,002 | $76,936 | $865 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
