# Drury University: Architecture (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 177214, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drury-university/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,723
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,134 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,735

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,134 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,759 | $82,164 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,769 | $69,068 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,552 | $76,878 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,558 | $90,044 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,458 | $107,126 | 3.1 years |

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

## Architecture at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury University | $70,134 | $31,000 | $20,831 | 62% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $77,360 Springfield, MO, $98,490 MO, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $141,710 Springfield, MO, $157,800 MO, $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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