Environmental Design
Architecture
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,561 | $53,961 to $59,873 | 13 | 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 +3% (2023 to 2033), about 36,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $93,310 | +3.9% | 7,800 |
| Interior Designers | $62,510 | +3.2% | 7,800 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $81,800 | +3.4% | 3,400 |
| Landscape Architects | $79,320 | +3.5% | 1,700 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,770 | +2% | 900 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
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.