Architecture

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 04.02

$27,525Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,975Median earnings 4 years after
$61,866Median earnings 5 years after
$23,080Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Architecture at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $27,525 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 $23,080, about 84% of first-year earnings.

Architecture (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$47,542$31,000
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$43,248$25,000
Judson University
Elgin
$41,033$26,442

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Architecture graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $27,525 one year after graduation and $61,866 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,080.

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