Architectural Sciences and Technology
Architecture
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $55,812 | $49,906 to $56,039 | 5 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,052 | $55,673 to $71,240 | 33 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $74,573 | $66,778 to $78,883 | 41 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2024 to 2034), about 25,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | +4.1% | 10,000 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | +2% | 900 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.