Earnings Distribution
How Texas Tech University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $60,304 | $69,244 | +15% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $62,121 | $69,570 | +12% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $63,495 | $66,331 | +4% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $60,017 | $65,841 | +10% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $50,351 | $60,346 | +20% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Architecture masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (8 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texas Tech UniversityLubbock | $11,852 | $60,304 | $69,244 | — | — |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $63,495 | $66,331 | — | — |
 The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington | $11,728 | $62,121 | $69,570 | — | — |
 Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station | $13,099 | $60,017 | $65,841 | — | — |
 Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View | $11,299 | $53,504 | — | — | — |
 The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio | $8,991 | $50,351 | $60,346 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $57,677 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with architecture graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
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 Texas Tech University, approximately 26% 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.