U.S. median for this major: $87,298.
College Scorecard field of study; 29 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 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,790.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,060. College Scorecard.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Architectural Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Texas colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Texas A&M University-Kingsville'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 | $10,207 | $46,544 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $10,960 | $49,978 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $12,700 | $57,912 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $15,325 | $69,882 | 1.9 years |
| $110k+ | $19,553 | $89,162 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Architectural Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($70,912) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,396 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 Engineering at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Architectural Engineering 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 | The University of Texas at Austin | $93,710 | $25,701 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $70,912 | $24,743 | $12,090 | 42% |
2 more Texas colleges offer Architectural Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Architectural Engineering 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 42% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,450
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Electrical Engineering$94,810
- Civil Engineering$75,033
- Chemical Engineering$97,811
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Architectural Engineering questions
How much do Texas A&M University-Kingsville Architectural Engineering graduates earn?
Architectural Engineering graduates of Texas A&M University-Kingsville earn a median $70,912 four years after graduating and $55,459 one year after. The U.S. median for Architectural Engineering graduates across 16 colleges is $87,298.
How much debt do Texas A&M University-Kingsville Architectural Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Architectural Engineering graduates of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is $24,743, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,790.
Where does Texas A&M University-Kingsville rank for Architectural Engineering in Texas?
Of 2 Texas colleges reporting Architectural Engineering graduate earnings, Texas A&M University-Kingsville ranks 2nd. The highest is The University of Texas at Austin at $93,710.
What jobs do Architectural Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $171,370 in Texas 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: “Texas A&M University-Kingsville Architectural Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-aandm-university-kingsville/majors/architectural-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).