Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,090
18th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
43
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all architectural sciences and technology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Architectural Sciences and Technology masters's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern California$55,090
California College of the Arts$76,381
University of California-Los Angeles$60,428
National Median$60,142

Other Architectural Sciences and Technology Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California College of the Arts
San Francisco
$57,946$76,381
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$60,428

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 University of Southern California, approximately 22% 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.