# University of Houston: Architecture (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225511, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,388
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,616 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,250 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (7 colleges, $63,871): +$6,745
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,217

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,616 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 | $10,929 | $47,978 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,220 | $44,866 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,528 | $54,998 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,197 | $84,275 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $23,811 | $104,530 | 2.8 years |

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

## Architecture at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $76,808 | $21,000 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of Houston | $70,616 | $26,250 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $64,643 | $18,465 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas Tech University | $63,871 | $21,699 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $62,540 | $30,429 | $13,570 | 43% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $62,345 | $23,535 | $13,951 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $57,778 | $23,000 | $10,836 | 53% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $97,590 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $94,490 TX, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,020 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $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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