Architectural Sciences and Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology

NJIT's Architectural Sciences and Technology program produces first-year earnings of $48,961—essentially matching both the national median and New Jersey's only other comparable program. While the 60th percentile state ranking sounds encouraging, it's less meaningful given there's just one other program in New Jersey to compare against. The more telling comparison is national: this program lands squarely in the middle of the pack at the 48th percentile.

The financial picture here is actually stronger than it first appears. At $31,000, the debt load is higher than the national median of $27,000, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 remains quite manageable—graduates earn roughly $1.60 for every dollar borrowed. This ratio beats many architecture-adjacent programs, which often saddle students with debt exceeding their first-year salary. The 5th percentile national debt ranking confirms this program keeps borrowing relatively contained compared to peers nationwide.

The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means these numbers should be reasonably reliable, and NJIT's respectable SAT average (1336) and 39% Pell grant population suggest decent student outcomes across different backgrounds. For families looking at architecture technology in New Jersey, this represents a practical path: middle-of-the-road earnings with below-average debt exposure. Just don't expect outsized salary growth in the first year—architectural careers typically build earning power over time as technical skills and licensure develop.