Best Architecture Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$217,402
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,837
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
TX | +$275,052 | $61,721 | $29,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Grad rate: 62.5% |
HI | +$159,752 | $54,754 | $23,832 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Architecture Degrees by State
Browse Architecture programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.