Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | — | $66,763 | — |
| Boston Architectural College | $69,739 | $81,713 | +17% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $65,487 | $79,049 | +21% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $58,938 | $75,673 | +28% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $61,125 | $72,934 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Washington
Architecture masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (2 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington State UniversityPullman | $12,997 | $57,677* | $66,763 | — | — |
 University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle | $12,643 | $61,125* | $72,934 | — | — |
| 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 Washington State 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.
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 national median of 37 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.