# Drexel University: Architectural Engineering (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 212054, CIP 14.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drexel-university/majors/architectural-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,272
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,839 (U.S. median for this major: $87,298 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,790)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,459

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,839 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,055 | $130,456 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $29,435 | $136,873 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $34,970 | $162,611 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $37,842 | $175,965 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $48,089 | $223,614 | 4.5 years |

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

## Architectural Engineering at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $94,483 | $31,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Drexel University | $85,839 | $31,000 | $38,509 | 78% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $171,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $164,690 PA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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