U.S. median for this major: $69,108.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 24% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,912.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $88,140. College Scorecard.
Cornell University Architectural Sciences and Technology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Architectural Sciences and Technology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Cornell University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | 1.6 years |
| $110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 5.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (87% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates 4 years after graduating ($71,914) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,281 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Architectural Sciences and Technology at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Architectural Sciences and Technology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratt Institute-Main | $84,447 | $31,000 | $52,659 | 74% |
| 2 | Syracuse University | $76,367 | $31,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| 3 | Cornell University | $71,914 | $17,315 | $28,690 | 95% |
| 4 | New York Institute of Technology | $69,776 | $29,000 | $22,443 | 59% |
| 5 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | $61,664 | $15,221 | $5,127 | 21% |
| 6 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhibachelor's & associate | $58,573 | — | $17,225 | 45% |
4 more New York colleges offer Architectural Sciences and Technology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Cornell University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Cornell University
- Acceptance rate: 9% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $104,043
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at Cornell University
- Civil Engineering$91,242
- Architecture—
- Landscape Architecture—
- City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning—
Cornell University Architectural Sciences and Technology questions
How much do Cornell University Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates earn?
Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates of Cornell University earn a median $71,914 four years after graduating and $50,428 one year after. The U.S. median for Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates across 22 colleges is $69,108.
How much debt do Cornell University Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates of Cornell University is $17,315, about 24% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,912.
Is Cornell University a good school for Architectural Sciences and Technology in New York?
On pay, Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates of Cornell University earn $71,914 four years out, $1,069 above the median for the same major across 6 New York colleges ($70,845) and $2,806 above the U.S. median ($69,108). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Cornell University rank for Architectural Sciences and Technology in New York?
Of 6 New York colleges reporting Architectural Sciences and Technology graduate earnings, Cornell University ranks 3rd. The highest is Pratt Institute-Main at $84,447.
What jobs do Architectural Sciences and Technology graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $166,530 in the Ithaca, NY area and $171,270 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Cornell University Architectural Sciences and Technology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/architectural-sciences-and-technology (College Scorecard and BLS data).