Architecture at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Master's Degree
University of Kansas graduates in architecture earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 30 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $71,784 | $78,413 | #13 | — |
| 31 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $71,724 | $72,147 | #33 | $57,677 |
| 32 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $71,564 | $73,502 | #29 | $55,006 |
| 33 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $71,293 | $74,014 | #25 | $59,075 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,075 one year after graduating and $71,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Kansas ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for architecture ($74,139), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.