Architectural Sciences and Technology at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in architectural sciences and technology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky University Compares for Architectural Sciences and Technology
All 22 colleges reporting architectural sciences and technology 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 Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $103,414 | $95,119 | #1 | $81,377 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $93,156 | $82,034 | #3 | $64,939 |
| 3 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $84,447 | $80,376 | #5 | $58,246 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $78,741 | $71,649 | #7 | $47,874 |
| 5 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $77,401 | $70,430 | #8 | — |
| 6 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $76,367 | $72,686 | #6 | $58,622 |
| 7 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $73,075 | $82,046 | #2 | $56,272 |
| 8 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $71,914 | $68,447 | #11 | $50,428 |
| 9 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $71,240 | $80,665 | #4 | $46,919 |
| 10 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $69,776 | $66,412 | #14 | $50,115 |
| 11 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $69,456 | $60,960 | #18 | $48,961 |
| 12 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $68,760 | $69,930 | #10 | $55,334 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University architectural sciences and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,919 one year after graduating and $71,240 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for architectural sciences and technology?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for architectural sciences and technology graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architectural sciences and technology at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for architectural sciences and technology ($70,074), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.