Architecture at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in architecture earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of California-Los Angeles Compares for Architecture
All 50 colleges reporting architecture earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $88,820 | $94,538 | #1 | $61,661 |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $84,023 | $76,511 | #17 | $65,487 |
| 3 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $83,978 | $79,591 | #10 | $68,199 |
| 4 | Boston Architectural College Boston, MA | $83,817 | $73,810 | #28 | $69,739 |
| 5 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $83,284 | $79,269 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $82,952 | $88,522 | #2 | $61,077 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $82,270 | $88,261 | #3 | $65,883 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $81,768 | $74,404 | #23 | — |
| 9 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $80,510 | $81,855 | #6 | — |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $79,350 | $80,676 | #8 | $63,495 |
| 11 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $78,997 | $80,317 | #9 | $60,017 |
| 12 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $78,757 | $71,664 | #34 | — |
| 13 | Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA | $78,626 | $71,545 | #35 | — |
| 14 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $78,226 | $68,652 | #41 | $65,384 |
| 15 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $78,062 | $76,695 | #16 | $58,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for architecture ($74,139).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.