Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in architectural engineering earn 6% more 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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 |
Other Architectural Engineering Credentials at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,823 | $98,877 | — |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus architectural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $80,070 one year after graduating and $94,483 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for architectural engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for architectural engineering graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architectural engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more 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.