Architecture at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in architecture earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Compares for Architecture
All 78 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 Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $82,983 | $89,025 | #1 | $62,957 |
| 2 | Boston Architectural College Boston, MA | $82,268 | $72,446 | #23 | $55,079 |
| 3 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $78,206 | $74,436 | #17 | — |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $76,969 | $70,037 | #31 | $57,514 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $76,808 | $78,091 | #10 | $56,327 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $76,695 | $82,305 | #3 | $57,034 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $76,679 | $69,773 | #33 | $50,917 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,613 | $69,713 | #34 | $60,634 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $76,181 | $77,477 | #11 | $60,898 |
| 10 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $75,633 | $80,502 | #5 | $61,071 |
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| 55 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $63,892 | $70,846 | #28 | $49,983 |
| 56 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $63,871 | $64,938 | #51 | $39,060 |
| 57 | Judson University Elgin, IL | $63,846 | $62,728 | #60 | $41,033 |
| 58 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $63,104 | $61,999 | #62 | $43,248 |
| 59 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $62,939 | $66,362 | #46 | — |
| 60 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $62,803 | $65,350 | #50 | $43,014 |
| 61 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $62,700 | $64,803 | #52 | $38,750 |
Other Architecture Credentials at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,938 | $78,062 | $30,233 |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,248 one year after graduating and $63,104 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.