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Architectural Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Architectural Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Architectural Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Architectural Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Architectural Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Architectural Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Civil Engineers | 90,700 |
| 9 | Constructions Managers | 108,000 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineers | 96,200 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 112,000 |
| 6 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 93,000 |
| 5 | Designers | 76,700 |
| 5 | Drafters | 59,300 |
| 5 | Engineers, nec | 90,700 |
| 4 | Architects, Except Naval | 77,100 |
| 2 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 96,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Civil Engineers | 125,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 126,000 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Constructions Managers | 115,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 261,000 |
| 5 | Architects, Except Naval | 105,000 |
| 5 | Engineers, nec | 132,000 |
| 4 | Designers | 103,000 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 136,000 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineers | 132,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Civil Engineers | 147,000 |
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 184,000 |
| 12 | Architects, Except Naval | 153,000 |
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Constructions Managers | 145,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 216,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 120,000 |
| 3 | Engineers, nec | 195,000 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 147,000 |
| 2 | Designers | 85,500 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Architectural Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Architectural Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 89,600 |
| 19 | All construction | 97,800 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 63,500 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 91,600 |
| 1 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 1 | Electric light and power | 119,000 |
| 1 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 70,200 |
| 1 | Machinery, equipment, and supplies | 81,500 |
| 1 | Business services, n.e.c. | 102,000 |
| 1 | Industrial and miscellaneous chemicals | 117,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Architectural Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 136,000 |
| 18 | All construction | 124,000 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 136,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 129,000 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 101,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 65,800 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 130,000 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 30,700 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 102,000 |
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