U.S. median for this major: $67,399.
College Scorecard field of study; 65 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% 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 $32,171. College Scorecard.
University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati'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 | $17,974 | $80,883 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $18,092 | $81,414 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $22,492 | $101,214 | 3.4 years |
| $75–110k | $27,596 | $124,182 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $29,616 | $133,272 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (39% 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 ($65,449) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,011 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio 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 | Ohio State University | $66,131 | $27,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 2 | University of Cincinnati | $65,449 | $22,600 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford | $61,466 | — | $28,384 | 80% |
| 4 | Kent State University at Kent | $59,299 | $26,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
1 more Ohio 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 University of Cincinnati, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Cincinnati
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,810
- Full cost breakdown · all 97 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Cincinnati
- Civil Engineering$89,653
- Construction Engineering$92,984
University of Cincinnati Architecture questions
How much do University of Cincinnati Architecture graduates earn?
Architecture graduates of University of Cincinnati earn a median $65,449 four years after graduating and $44,598 one year after. The U.S. median for Architecture graduates across 77 colleges is $67,399.
How much debt do University of Cincinnati Architecture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Architecture graduates of University of Cincinnati is $22,600, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is University of Cincinnati a good school for Architecture in Ohio?
On pay, Architecture graduates of University of Cincinnati earn $65,449 four years out, $1,991 above the median for the same major across 4 Ohio colleges ($63,458) and $1,950 below the U.S. median ($67,399). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Cincinnati rank for Architecture in Ohio?
Of 4 Ohio colleges reporting Architecture graduate earnings, University of Cincinnati ranks 2nd. The highest is Ohio State University at $66,131.
What jobs do Architecture graduates get?
A common career is architect, with a median wage of $98,750 in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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: “University of Cincinnati Architecture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/majors/architecture (College Scorecard and BLS data).