Architectural Engineering at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in architectural engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas Compares for Architectural Engineering
All 16 colleges reporting architectural engineering 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 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $97,759 | $110,965 | #1 | $77,115 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $94,483 | $96,090 | #3 | $80,070 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $93,710 | $95,276 | #4 | $73,510 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,767 | $84,412 | #12 | $80,481 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $92,687 | $98,911 | #2 | $72,691 |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $91,336 | $94,822 | #5 | $74,091 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $89,797 | $83,978 | #13 | $72,567 |
| 8 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $88,756 | $92,355 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $85,839 | $87,299 | #10 | $76,272 |
| 10 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $85,754 | $91,946 | #7 | $73,274 |
| 11 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $85,112 | $74,950 | #15 | — |
| 12 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $84,938 | $87,787 | #8 | — |
| 13 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $84,319 | $87,537 | #9 | $76,353 |
| 14 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $82,143 | $85,611 | #11 | $66,497 |
| 15 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $73,826 | $79,226 | #14 | $67,152 |
| 16 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $70,912 | $72,097 | #16 | $55,459 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas architectural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,353 one year after graduating and $84,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for architectural engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for architectural engineering graduates, University of Kansas ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architectural engineering at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for architectural engineering ($89,406), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.