# Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Architectural Engineering (bachelor's)

Kingsville, TX. IPEDS 228705, CIP 14.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-aandm-university-kingsville/majors/architectural-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,459
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,912 (U.S. median for this major: $87,298 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,743 (U.S. median $25,790)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,386

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,912 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,207 | $46,544 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,960 | $49,978 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,700 | $57,912 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,325 | $69,882 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,553 | $89,162 | 2.4 years |

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

## Architectural Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $93,710 | $25,701 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $70,912 | $24,743 | $12,090 | 42% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $171,370 TX, $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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