General
Architectural Engineering
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Architectural Engineering.
Entry Level Salary
$66,910
Median Salary
$115,000
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
13.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,600,000
Entry (Early)
$66,910
Median (Prime)
$115,000
High (Prime)
$122,808
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+139k
+528k
+590k
$25k / yr
+49k
+438k
+500k
$50k / yr
-41k
+348k
+410k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
30
24
24
$25k / yr
44
27
27
$50k / yr
Never
31
30
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
45%
403%
460%
$50k / yr
-19%
160%
189%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate31.6%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Civil engineers
20.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,742
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Construction managers
6.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$110,064|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
Architects, except landscape and naval
5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,968
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$103,969|$99,280
openings
6,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.3%
Management occupations
5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,673|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Engineers, All Other
4.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$71,027
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,621|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Project management specialists
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,026|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%
Electrical and electronics engineers
3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,624
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,003|$125,040
openings
16,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.8%
Mechanical engineers
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$104,110
openings
17,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.2%
Art and design workers
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,000|$58,240
openings
76,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.8%
Top executives
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$150,613
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$231,713|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| architectural engineering technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 16 | Data N/A |
| architectural engineering technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 67 | $50,531 - $92,849 |
| architectural engineering technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 12 | $54,031 - $97,594 |
| architectural engineering technologies/technicians. | Master's Degree | 1 | $110,606 - $110,606 |
| architectural engineering. | Bachelor's Degree | 23 | $70,912 - $97,759 |
| architectural engineering. | Master's Degree | 13 | $98,877 - $115,946 |