Architecture (Bachelor's Degree) at Academy of Art University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,917

Est. from CA median (5 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Architecture bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (13 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco	$28,024	$50,917*	—	—	—
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo	$11,075	$60,634*	$70,760	$27,500	0.45
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona	$7,439	$57,514*	$73,603	$28,000	0.49
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley	$14,850	$50,917*	$63,901	$15,000	0.29
Woodbury UniversityBurbank	$44,886	$49,410*	$66,294	$41,750	0.84
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco	$58,222	$37,556*	$70,929	$27,000	0.72
National Median	—	$47,046*	—	$27,000	0.57

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with architecture graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

$96,690/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Academy of Art University, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.