Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,568
41st percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Judson University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Judson University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all architecture masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Architecture masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Judson University$55,568$59,992
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale$58,938$75,673
University of Illinois Chicago$46,760$68,053
National Median$57,677

Other Architecture Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$13,244$58,938
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$46,760

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 Judson University, approximately 40% 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.