Architecture at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in architecture earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 19 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $72,420 | $82,203 | #4 | $53,146 |
| 20 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $71,292 | $73,802 | #20 | $48,863 |
| 21 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $70,752 | $73,243 | #21 | $56,477 |
| 22 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $70,616 | $71,796 | #26 | $49,388 |
| 23 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $70,383 | $79,023 | #8 | — |
| 24 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $70,213 | $63,935 | #56 | $51,740 |
| 25 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $70,134 | $75,198 | #14 | $54,723 |
Other Architecture Credentials at University of Houston
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $80,510 | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston architecture graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,388 one year after graduating and $70,616 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for architecture?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for architecture graduates, University of Houston ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architecture at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for architecture ($66,914), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,125.
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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.