by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general architecture graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
Our analysis ranked The University Of Tennessee the top school for general architecture graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. General Architecture graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of about $68,939 a year early in their careers.
University Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,791.
Students chasing top earnings in general architecture will find them at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,958.
Hampton University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Hampton University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. Early-career general architecture graduates from Hampton University make a median of around $63,238 per year.
University Of Louisiana Lafayette produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general architecture, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,374.
Louisiana Tech University earned the #6 position for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University typically earn about $50,602 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 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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