# Morgan State University: Architecture (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163453, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morgan-state-university/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,282
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,586 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,813

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,586 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,585 | $44,570 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,420 | $62,403 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,147 | $75,084 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,981 | $92,912 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,323 | $99,152 | 4.3 years |

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

## Architecture at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $68,527 | $22,654 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Morgan State University | $59,586 | $30,500 | $14,985 | 41% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $115,960 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $114,550 MD, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $167,350 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $172,670 MD, $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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