Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in architecture earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Carnegie Mellon University 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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| 13 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $74,972 | $77,035 | #12 | $55,109 |
| 14 | Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA | $74,587 | $67,869 | #41 | — |
| 15 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,540 | $65,640 | #48 | — |
| 16 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $73,439 | $74,688 | #16 | — |
| 17 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,915 | $74,155 | #19 | $57,730 |
| 18 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,468 | $75,213 | #13 | — |
| 19 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $72,420 | $82,203 | #4 | $53,146 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn $73,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for architecture ($66,914).
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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.