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Architecture Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Architecture but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Architecture 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 Architecture 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 Architecture 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 Architecture majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Architects, Except Naval | 70,300 |
| 11 | Designers | 61,800 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 76,000 |
| 4 | Drafters | 48,900 |
| 3 | Constructions Managers | 82,500 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 54,600 |
| 1 | Urban and Regional Planners | 68,000 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 27,000 |
| 1 | Civil Engineers | 81,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Architecture 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 Architecture majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Architects, Except Naval | 108,000 |
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 116,000 |
| 7 | Designers | 70,900 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Constructions Managers | 119,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 167,000 |
| 2 | Drafters | 56,200 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 80,100 |
| 1 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 61,500 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 53,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Architecture 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 Architecture majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Architects, Except Naval | 114,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 134,000 |
| 5 | Designers | 94,900 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 97,200 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Constructions Managers | 116,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 165,000 |
| 2 | Urban and Regional Planners | 112,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 67,100 |
| 1 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 216,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Architecture majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Architecture majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 70,300 |
| 8 | All construction | 74,200 |
| 4 | Business services, n.e.c. | 58,600 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 77,400 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Landscape and horticultural services | 56,100 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 38,700 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 55,100 |
| 2 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 66,700 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 75,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Architecture majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Architecture majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 110,000 |
| 10 | All construction | 95,200 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 97,700 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 64,400 |
| 3 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 104,000 |
| 2 | General government, n.e.c. | 113,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 105,000 |
| 2 | Landscape and horticultural services | 66,400 |
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