Architectural Engineering at Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Drexel University graduates in architectural engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drexel University Compares for Architectural Engineering
All 16 colleges reporting architectural engineering 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 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $97,759 | $110,965 | #1 | $77,115 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $94,483 | $96,090 | #3 | $80,070 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $93,710 | $95,276 | #4 | $73,510 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,767 | $84,412 | #12 | $80,481 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $92,687 | $98,911 | #2 | $72,691 |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $91,336 | $94,822 | #5 | $74,091 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $89,797 | $83,978 | #13 | $72,567 |
| 8 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $88,756 | $92,355 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $85,839 | $87,299 | #10 | $76,272 |
| 10 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $85,754 | $91,946 | #7 | $73,274 |
| 11 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $85,112 | $74,950 | #15 | — |
| 12 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $84,938 | $87,787 | #8 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drexel University architectural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,272 one year after graduating and $85,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drexel University rank for architectural engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for architectural engineering graduates, Drexel University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architectural engineering at Drexel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for architectural engineering ($89,406), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.