Architecture at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree
Iowa State University graduates in architecture earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University 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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| 28 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $69,838 | $61,196 | #66 | $44,615 |
| 29 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $69,699 | $84,567 | #2 | $53,679 |
| 30 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,515 | $63,939 | #55 | $50,809 |
| 31 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $69,310 | $72,906 | #22 | $54,957 |
| 32 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $69,029 | $79,906 | #7 | $42,400 |
| 33 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $68,765 | $75,118 | #15 | $50,365 |
| 34 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $68,527 | $60,140 | #67 | $46,347 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,957 one year after graduating and $69,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Iowa State University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,474.
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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.