U.S. median for this major: $67,399.
College Scorecard field of study; 92 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,443. College Scorecard.
Texas Tech University 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.
Architecture nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Texas Tech 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 | $12,457 | $54,437 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Architecture graduates 4 years after graduating ($63,871) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,355 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.
Architecture at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports 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 | The University of Texas at Austin | $76,808 | $21,000 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 2 | University of Houston | $70,616 | $26,250 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $64,643 | $18,465 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 4 | Texas Tech University | $63,871 | $21,699 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 5 | Prairie View A & M University | $62,540 | $30,429 | $13,570 | 43% |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $62,345 | $23,535 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 7 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $57,778 | $23,000 | $10,836 | 53% |
1 more Texas college offers Architecture but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Architecture graduates
Architect
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
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 Tech University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Texas Tech University
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,454
- Full cost breakdown · all 82 majors · overview
Related majors at Texas Tech University
- Civil Engineering$89,969
- Construction Engineering$102,312
- Landscape Architecture—
Texas Tech University Architecture questions
How much do Texas Tech University Architecture graduates earn?
Architecture graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median $63,871 four years after graduating and $39,060 one year after. The U.S. median for Architecture graduates across 77 colleges is $67,399.
How much debt do Texas Tech University Architecture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Architecture graduates of Texas Tech University is $21,699, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is Texas Tech University a good school for Architecture in Texas?
On pay, Architecture graduates of Texas Tech University earn $63,871 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 7 Texas colleges ($63,871) and $3,528 below the U.S. median ($67,399). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Texas Tech University rank for Architecture in Texas?
Of 7 Texas colleges reporting Architecture graduate earnings, Texas Tech University ranks 4th. The highest is The University of Texas at Austin at $76,808.
What jobs do Architecture graduates get?
A common career is architect, with a median wage of $87,700 in the Lubbock, TX area and $99,280 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers.
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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 Tech University Architecture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/architecture (College Scorecard and BLS data).