by our College Data Analytics Team
[Architectural Sciences And Technology](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/architectural-sciences-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 39 schools on the early-career earnings of their architectural sciences and technology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send architectural sciences and technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the top school for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings in the United States. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus make a median of around $125,345 per year.
University Of Oregon produces some of the highest-paid graduates in architectural sciences and technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from University Of Oregon make a median of around $79,368 per year.
California College Of The Arts produces some of the highest-paid graduates in architectural sciences and technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, California College Of The Arts is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the architectural sciences and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,381.
A rank of #4 makes Harvard University one of the highest-paying schools for architectural sciences and technology. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from Harvard University typically earn about $70,798 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in architectural sciences and technology will find them at Cornell University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the architectural sciences and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,278.
Thomas Jefferson University earned the #6 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from Thomas Jefferson University make a median of around $66,707 per year.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for architectural sciences and technology. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology typically earn about $66,501 annually.
Savannah College Of Art And Design ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying architectural sciences and technology schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from Savannah College Of Art And Design make a median of around $74,185 per year.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #9 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $69,629 a year early in their careers.
Yale University earned the #10 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from Yale University make a median of around $65,244 per year.
Rice University earned the #11 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from Rice University typically earn about $65,091 annually.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying architectural sciences and technology schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of about $64,874 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned the #13 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of about $64,409 a year early in their careers.
University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #14 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from University Of Virginia Main Campus make a median of around $62,560 per year.
Clemson University earned the #15 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. Students who complete the architectural sciences and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,038.
Washington University In St Louis earned the #16 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of about $61,564 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kansas came in at #17 for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Kansas is a public school located in the city of Lawrence. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of about $61,511 a year early in their careers.
Cuny City College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying architectural sciences and technology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a public institution. Students who complete the architectural sciences and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,110.
Montana State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying architectural sciences and technology schools. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from Montana State University typically earn about $60,867 annually.
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #20 for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from University Of California Los Angeles make a median of around $60,428 per year.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for architectural sciences and technology. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. Early-career architectural sciences and technology graduates from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte make a median of around $59,857 per year.
Arizona State University came in at #22 for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $59,572 a year early in their careers.
University Of Colorado Denver earned the #23 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver typically earn about $59,066 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #24 position for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Architectural Sciences And Technology graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of about $59,001 a year early in their careers.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #25 for architectural sciences and technology graduate earnings this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school located in the city of Champaign. After graduating, architectural sciences and technology degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign typically earn about $58,636 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid architectural sciences and technology ranking:
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their architectural sciences and technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 39 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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