# University at Buffalo: Architecture (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,622
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,525 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,854 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $70,104): -$8,579
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,874

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,525 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,668 | $62,192 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 4.4 years |

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

## Architecture at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Institute-Main | $78,206 | not reported | $52,659 | 74% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $75,551 | $31,000 | $36,228 | 84% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | $64,658 | $31,000 | $15,016 | 55% |
| University at Buffalo | $61,525 | $22,854 | $20,995 | 75% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $95,130 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $99,280 NY, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $164,120 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $175,710 NY, $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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