Architecture at Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor's Degree
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 Texas
Architecture bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | $42,799* | $51,200 | $30,429 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $56,327* | $60,340 | $21,000 | 0.37 |
| University of Houston | $49,388* | $58,472 | $26,250 | 0.53 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $45,431* | $60,257 | $18,465 | 0.41 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $40,166* | $58,728 | $23,535 | 0.59 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $39,181* | $48,664 | $23,000 | 0.59 |
| National Median | $47,046* | — | $27,000 | 0.57 |
Other Architecture Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $56,327 | $21,000 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $49,388 | $26,250 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $45,431 | $18,465 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $40,166 | $23,535 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $8,991 | $39,181 | $23,000 |
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 Prairie View A & M University, approximately 62% 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 6 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.