Architecture at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in architecture earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 74 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $59,299 | $63,281 | #59 | $34,723 |
| 75 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $58,534 | $60,119 | #68 | — |
| 76 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,778 | $58,743 | #71 | $39,181 |
| 77 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,975 | $55,978 | #77 | $27,525 |
| 78 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $48,424 | $56,067 | #76 | — |
Other Architecture Credentials at University of Illinois Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,760 | $67,711 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,525 one year after graduating and $56,975 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,080.
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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.