# Kent State University at Kent: Architecture (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,723
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,299 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in OH: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (4 colleges, $63,458): -$4,159
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,100

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,299 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 4.7 years |

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

## Architecture at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $66,131 | $27,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $65,449 | $22,600 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $61,466 | not reported | $28,384 | 80% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $59,299 | $26,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $79,640 Akron, OH, $94,960 OH, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,430 Akron, OH, $166,870 OH, $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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