Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 104 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 23 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 66 | — | $62,588 | $12,050 |
| Bachelor's | 12 | $55,803 | $75,640 | $27,000 |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Kentucky University | KY | — | $81,847 | — |
| 2 | New England Institute of Technology | RI | — | $68,402 | $16,000 |
| 3 | Ferris State University | MI | — | $67,550 | $12,000 |
| 4 | Southeast Technical College | SD | — | $57,626 | — |
| 5 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | WI | — | $54,049 | — |
| 6 | Community College of Philadelphia | PA | — | $50,531 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $76,065 | $102,625 | $17,829 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $72,357 | $89,629 | $28,566 |
| 3 | University of Southern Mississippi | MS | $73,017 | $82,444 | $25,000 |
| 4 | Farmingdale State College | NY | $48,820 | $78,447 | $15,000 |
| 5 | Seminole State College of Florida | FL | $58,275 | $72,833 | $23,212 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | RI | $52,220 | $67,875 | $28,083 |
| 7 | University of Hartford | CT | $47,616 | $63,908 | $27,000 |
| 8 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | NY | $53,332 | $55,771 | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $130,140 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do architectural engineering technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in architectural engineering technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $55,803. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
