by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general architecture graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general architecture schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general architecture graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Carnegie Mellon University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general architecture graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. General Architecture graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of about $75,908 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the highest-paying schools for general architecture. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. General Architecture graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $76,712 a year early in their careers.
Drexel University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Architecture graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $75,516 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general architecture will find them at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. General Architecture graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of about $74,873 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general architecture will find them at Marywood University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,740.
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,802.
Catholic University Of America landed the #7 spot for general architecture salaries this year. Set in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,607.
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #8 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from Suny College Of Technology At Alfred make a median of around $49,192 per year.
University At Buffalo came in at #9 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. General Architecture graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of about $63,326 a year early in their careers.
Morgan State University came in at #10 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from Morgan State University make a median of around $62,170 per year.
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 · 10 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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