U.S. median for this major: $61,421.
College Scorecard field of study; 22 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 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,791. College Scorecard.
Stephen F Austin State University Interior Architecture: 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.
Interior Architecture nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Stephen F Austin State 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 | $10,318 | $44,367 | 1.7 years |
| $30–48k | $11,023 | $47,399 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $13,100 | $56,330 | 2.2 years |
| $75–110k | $17,609 | $75,719 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $22,959 | $98,724 | 3.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (38% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Interior Architecture graduates 4 years after graduating ($59,047) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,531 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.
Interior Architecture at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Interior Architecture graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Tech University | $64,751 | $21,950 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 2 | University of North Texas | $64,716 | $18,250 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 3 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $61,356 | $30,525 | $10,836 | 53% |
| 4 | Stephen F Austin State University | $59,047 | $23,250 | $14,260 | 53% |
3 more Texas colleges offer Interior Architecture but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Interior Architecture graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interior Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.7% 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 Stephen F Austin State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Stephen F Austin State University
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,634
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Stephen F Austin State University Interior Architecture questions
How much do Stephen F Austin State University Interior Architecture graduates earn?
Interior Architecture graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median $59,047 four years after graduating and $38,538 one year after. The U.S. median for Interior Architecture graduates across 17 colleges is $61,421.
How much debt do Stephen F Austin State University Interior Architecture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Interior Architecture graduates of Stephen F Austin State University is $23,250, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Is Stephen F Austin State University a good school for Interior Architecture in Texas?
On pay, Interior Architecture graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn $59,047 four years out, $3,989 below the median for the same major across 4 Texas colleges ($63,036) and $2,374 below the U.S. median ($61,421). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Stephen F Austin State University rank for Interior Architecture in Texas?
Of 4 Texas colleges reporting Interior Architecture graduate earnings, Stephen F Austin State University ranks 4th. The highest is Texas Tech University at $64,751.
What jobs do Interior Architecture graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $171,370 in Texas and $171,270 nationally. Others include interior designers.
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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: “Stephen F Austin State University Interior Architecture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/interior-architecture (College Scorecard and BLS data).