# Thomas Jefferson University: Architectural Sciences and Technology (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 216366, CIP 04.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/thomas-jefferson-university/majors/architectural-sciences-and-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,334
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,760 (U.S. median for this major: $69,108 across 22 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $26,912)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $66,518): +$2,242
- Versus the U.S. median: -$348

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,760 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,537 | $95,332 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $24,407 | $103,242 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $24,680 | $104,396 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,734 | $125,775 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $34,889 | $147,580 | 4.5 years |

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

## Architectural Sciences and Technology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | $68,760 | $31,000 | $28,928 | 69% |
| Temple University | $66,518 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $58,695 | $27,000 | $25,110 | 54% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $171,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $164,690 PA, $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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