# Texas Tech University: Interior Architecture (bachelor's)

Lubbock, TX. IPEDS 229115, CIP 04.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/interior-architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,345
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,751 (U.S. median for this major: $61,421 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,950 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $63,036): +$1,715
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,330

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,751 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 | $12,457 | $54,437 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 3.4 years |

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

## Interior Architecture at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $64,751 | $21,950 | $19,070 | 69% |
| University of North Texas | $64,716 | $18,250 | $15,649 | 61% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $61,356 | $30,525 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $59,047 | $23,250 | $14,260 | 53% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $150,150 Lubbock, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $54,610 Lubbock, TX, $65,160 TX, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% 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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