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 highest-paying schools turn a general architecture degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find where general architecture graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general architecture graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools in the Southwest Region. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Norman. Early-career general architecture graduates from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median of around $65,563 per year.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general architecture, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $69,182 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general architecture. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,993.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Houston one of the highest-paying schools for general architecture. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from University Of Houston make a median of around $67,721 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Prairie View A And M University earned it the #5 place for general architecture. Prairie View A And M University is a public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University typically earn about $63,882 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general architecture. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Early-career general architecture graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $68,576 per year.
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general architecture schools. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Students who complete the general architecture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,283.
Texas Tech University earned the #8 position for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. After graduating, general architecture degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $64,081 annually.
Arizona State University came in at #9 for general architecture graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career general architecture graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $66,030 per year.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #10 position for general architecture graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career general architecture graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $55,057 per year.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general architecture graduates, 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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