# University of Oregon: Architecture (bachelor's)

Eugene, OR. IPEDS 209551, CIP 04.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oregon/majors/architecture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,933
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,425 (U.S. median for this major: $67,399 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$26

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,425 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,909 | $66,818 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,760 | $66,192 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $18,364 | $77,129 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,704 | $103,757 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $31,021 | $130,288 | 4.2 years |

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

## Architecture at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $67,425 | $19,500 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Portland State University | $62,349 | $25,000 | $9,552 | 53% |

## Careers
- Architect (SOC 17-1011): median wage $82,900 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $98,800 OR, $99,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $157,720 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $177,190 OR, $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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