Architecture

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA

CIP 04.02

$50,917Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,679Median earnings 4 years after
$79,951Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
106Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Architecture at University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $50,917 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,914 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,236–$78,634). Median debt is $15,000, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Architecture (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$60,634$27,500
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$57,514$28,040
Woodbury University
Burbank
$49,410$41,250
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$37,556$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Architecture graduates from University of California-Berkeley make?

The median salary is $50,917 one year after graduation and $79,951 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.