Architecture at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in architecture earn 7% less 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 |
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| 65 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $62,383 | $70,636 | #29 | $37,078 |
| 66 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $62,349 | $62,716 | #61 | $32,678 |
| 67 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $62,345 | $63,387 | #58 | $40,166 |
| 68 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $62,246 | $59,458 | #69 | $42,029 |
| 69 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $61,525 | $58,559 | #74 | $37,622 |
| 70 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $61,466 | $65,593 | #49 | — |
| 71 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $61,304 | $56,467 | #75 | $43,448 |
Other Architecture Credentials at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,635 | $72,487 | — |
Other Majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,029 one year after graduating and $62,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,412.
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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.