Architectural Engineering programs
CIP 1404 · Engineering · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
16 institutions report graduate earnings for Architectural Engineering programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $89,276 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29× and 97% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, all 18 programs with a benchmark clear the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026).
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn UniversityAL · Master's | $115,946 n=25 | 100% 5yr | $16,279 | 0.14× | Above +102% | Clears 2/2 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Master's | $98,877 n=19 | 100% 5yr | — | — | Above +54% | Clears 2/2 |
| 3 | Auburn UniversityAL · Bachelor's | $97,759 n=91 | 94% 5yr | $21,375 | 0.22× | Above +184% | Clears 2/2 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Bachelor's | $94,483 n=77 | 99% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.33× | Above +151% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at AustinTX · Bachelor's | $93,710 n=29 | 95% 5yr | $25,136 | 0.27× | Above +162% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCA · Bachelor's | $92,767 n=73 | 86% 5yr | $25,000 | 0.27× | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's | $92,687 n=20 | 100% 1yr | $25,880 | 0.28× | Above +152% | — |
| 8 | Kansas State UniversityKS · Bachelor's | $91,336 n=50 | 95% 5yr | $26,726 | 0.29× | Above +151% | Clears 2/2 |
| 9 | University of Colorado BoulderCO · Bachelor's | $89,797 n=25 | 94% 5yr | $14,500 | 0.16× | Above +116% | Clears 2/2 |
| 10 | Milwaukee School of EngineeringWI · Bachelor's | $88,756 n=47 | 100% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.30× | Above +128% | Clears 2/2 |
| 11 | Drexel UniversityPA · Bachelor's | $85,839 n=56 | 100% 5yr | $31,000 | 0.36× | Above +128% | Clears 2/2 |
| 12 | Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMO · Bachelor's | $85,754 n=52 | 100% 5yr | $27,000 | 0.32× | Above +140% | Clears 2/2 |
| 13 | Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMA · Bachelor's | $85,112 n=22 | — | $27,000 | 0.32× | Above +96% | — |
| 14 | University of Nebraska at OmahaNE · Bachelor's | $84,938 n=33 | — | $18,722 | 0.22× | Above +128% | — |
| 15 | University of KansasKS · Bachelor's | $84,319 n=22 | 87% 1yr | $23,000 | 0.27× | Above +132% | — |
| 16 | University of WyomingWY · Bachelor's | $82,143 n=20 | 89% 1yr | — | — | Above +104% | — |
| 17 | North Carolina A & T State UniversityNC · Bachelor's | $73,826 n=23 | 100% 5yr | $28,608 | 0.39× | Above +115% | Clears 2/2 |
| 18 | Texas A&M University-KingsvilleTX · Bachelor's | $70,912 n=29 | 77% 1yr | $24,743 | 0.35× | Above +98% | — |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years — the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $94,483 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Architectural Engineering programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Architectural Engineering programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Architectural Engineering programs in this dataset are Auburn University ($115,946), Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ($98,877), Auburn University ($97,759). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Architectural Engineering programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 0 of the 18 Architectural Engineering programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.