Architecture at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Master's Degree
Cornell University graduates in architecture earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cornell 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn $83,284 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for architecture?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Cornell University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more 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.