Architecture at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Master's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in architecture earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Florida 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 |
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| 34 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $71,282 | $75,159 | #22 | $50,621 |
| 35 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $71,002 | $71,420 | #36 | — |
| 36 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $70,937 | $73,813 | #27 | — |
| 37 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $70,924 | $75,490 | #21 | $49,537 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $70,585 | $75,748 | #20 | — |
| 39 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $69,700 | $78,921 | #12 | $56,354 |
| 40 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $68,932 | $73,369 | #30 | $47,559 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,537 one year after graduating and $70,924 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of South Florida ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for architecture ($74,139), and the median federal debt at graduation is $59,989.
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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.