Architecture at University of Miami

University of Miami's architecture graduates earn $61,071 in their first year—dramatically outpacing not just Florida's $43,546 median but landing in the 95th percentile nationally for the field. That's $14,000 more than what architecture students typically earn at Florida Atlantic, the next-best program in the state. For a selective private university (19% admission rate), these outcomes suggest the prestige and Miami market connections translate into real salary advantages.

The estimated debt figure of $28,419—derived from other University of Miami programs since architecture-specific debt isn't reported—sits just above the national architecture median. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, graduates would need roughly six months of pre-tax earnings to cover their loans. That's a manageable burden, especially given the strong starting salary. The concerning detail is zero earnings growth from year one to year four, though this may reflect the career pattern in architecture where recent graduates often spend years in apprenticeship before licensing significantly boosts income.

The key question is whether these strong outcomes hold specifically for architecture students or reflect broader university patterns. Since the debt is estimated from peer programs at the same institution and the graduate sample was too small to report, there's inherent uncertainty. However, the earnings data is actual and exceptional. If your child can handle the competitive admissions and the debt estimate holds true, this program appears positioned to deliver among the strongest architecture outcomes in Florida.