# Architectural Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/architectural-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $87,298 across 16 colleges (middle half $84,938–$92,687); median federal debt $25,790
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Architectural Engineering: median $89,493 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 19% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Construction Managers | 9% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 7% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Architects, Except Landscape And Naval | 7% | $99,280 | 4.3% |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineers | 6% | $125,040 | 7.8% |
| Other Engineers | 6% | not reported | — |
| Other Designers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Auburn University (AL): $97,759
2. Pennsylvania State University (PA): $94,483
3. The University of Texas at Austin (TX): $93,710
4. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $92,767
5. University of Cincinnati (OH): $92,687
6. Kansas State University (KS): $91,336
7. University of Colorado Boulder (CO): $89,797
8. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI): $88,756
9. Drexel University (PA): $85,839
10. Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO): $85,754
11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA): $85,112
12. University of Nebraska at Omaha (NE): $84,938

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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