by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general architecture graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the early-career earnings of their general architecture graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general architecture graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Southern California, our #1 for general architecture graduate salaries in the Far Western Region. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Early-career general architecture graduates from University Of Southern California make a median of around $76,673 per year.
A rank of #2 makes California State Polytechnic University Pomona one of the highest-paying schools for general architecture. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from California State Polytechnic University Pomona typically earn about $76,979 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned it the #3 place for general architecture. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas typically earn about $64,041 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general architecture will find them at University Of California Berkeley, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. General Architecture graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of about $79,951 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Los Angeles produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general architecture, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from University Of California Los Angeles make a median of around $60,803 per year.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #6 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $62,489 annually.
University Of San Francisco came in at #7 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. General Architecture graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of about $76,078 a year early in their careers.
Portland State University earned the #8 position for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,730.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general architecture graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 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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