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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general architecture schools.
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Below are the schools whose general architecture graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Northeastern University the top school for general architecture graduate earnings in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Northeastern University typically earn about $76,670 annually.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general architecture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology typically earn about $87,746 annually.
Harvard University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Harvard University typically earn about $85,413 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general architecture will find them at Boston Architectural College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Boston, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Architecture graduates of Boston Architectural College earn a median of about $90,996 a year early in their careers.
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 · 4 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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