Architecture at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in architecture earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson 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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| 52 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY | $64,658 | $61,541 | #64 | $49,192 |
| 53 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $64,643 | $65,723 | #47 | $45,431 |
| 54 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $63,978 | $68,866 | #37 | $41,781 |
| 55 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $63,892 | $70,846 | #28 | $49,983 |
| 56 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $63,871 | $64,938 | #51 | $39,060 |
| 57 | Judson University Elgin, IL | $63,846 | $62,728 | #60 | $41,033 |
| 58 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $63,104 | $61,999 | #62 | $43,248 |
Other Architecture Credentials at Clemson University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $76,905 | — |
Other Majors at Clemson University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,983 one year after graduating and $63,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, Clemson University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.