# University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: Architecture (bachelor's)

Ann Arbor, MI. IPEDS 170976, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,998
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,015 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,384

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,015 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,043 | $4,308 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,878 | $7,756 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,895 | $20,216 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $10,869 | $44,889 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,517 | $109,515 | 3.5 years |

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

## Architecture at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $65,015 | $18,750 | $13,138 | 93% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $62,939 | $27,000 | $15,232 | 67% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $87,490 Ann Arbor, MI, $88,430 MI, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $171,950 Ann Arbor, MI, $166,930 MI, $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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