Architecture at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in architecture earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 |
| … | |||||
| 46 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $65,449 | $69,844 | #32 | $44,598 |
| 47 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $65,148 | $67,495 | #43 | — |
| 48 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $65,092 | $64,109 | #54 | $36,750 |
| 49 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $65,015 | $68,551 | #38 | $38,998 |
| 50 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $64,826 | $68,999 | #35 | $37,389 |
| 51 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $64,730 | $68,897 | #36 | $46,551 |
| 52 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY | $64,658 | $61,541 | #64 | $49,192 |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,998 one year after graduating and $65,015 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
← All data for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Methodology
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.