Architecture at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in architecture earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 |
| … | |||||
| 47 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $65,641 | $66,738 | #46 | $53,504 |
| 48 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $64,180 | $58,442 | #50 | $49,774 |
| 49 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $63,941 | $67,992 | #43 | $51,081 |
| 50 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $62,384 | $72,214 | #32 | $46,511 |
Other Majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,259 | $103,324 | #282 of 432 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $106,248 | $67,959 | #4 of 14 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,988 | $61,995 | #757 of 861 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,861 | $47,527 | #190 of 243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $53,105 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $52,331 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $48,572 | $42,915 | #293 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,511 one year after graduating and $62,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for architecture ($74,139).
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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.