Architecture at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Master's Degree
Montana State University graduates in architecture earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montana State University 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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| 27 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $72,973 | $84,472 | #5 | — |
| 28 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $72,487 | $69,241 | #39 | $58,635 |
| 29 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $71,894 | $76,722 | #15 | $54,613 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Montana State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,689 | $64,396 | #187 of 349 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $87,162 | $60,867 | #2 of 30 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $83,329 | $62,487 | #3 of 15 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,130 | $63,672 | #219 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,655 | $64,888 | #113 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,976 | $48,880 | #72 of 190 |
| Mathematics | $62,651 | $55,063 | #10 of 11 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $51,264 | $49,929 | #296 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,784 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Montana State University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.