Architecture

Master's degree · School of the Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,629Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Architecture at School of the Art Institute of Chicago earn a median of $74,629. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $74,139 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,872–$86,117).

Architecture (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$58,938$30,233
Judson University
Elgin
$55,568—
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$46,760—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Architecture graduates from School of the Art Institute of Chicago make?

The median salary is $74,629.

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