Compare 26 Architectural Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $53,999. Top programs: $98,992+.
The highest-earning Architectural Technology/Technician program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $51K earnings gap across 26 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with graduates earning $99K—well above the $54K average. But prestige doesn't predict outcomes here: CUNY New York City College of Technology ranks third with $60K earnings while maintaining an 81% acceptance rate, proving accessible programs can deliver strong results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. CUNY NYC College of Technology achieves similar affordability with a 3.9% burden, showing multiple paths to financial success.
Highest program earnings: $98,992
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.8% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $98,992 | 59 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $64,939 | 119 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $59,857 | 76 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $59,662 | 23 | $22,095 | Good | $18,310 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,653 | 126 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $58,622 | 98 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #7 | $58,247 | 93 | $23,334 | Good | $39,731 | High | |
| #8 | Pratt Institute-MainPrivate | $58,246 | 132 | $26,000 | Good | $88,930 | High |
| #9 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $57,928 | 83 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #10 | Temple UniversityPublic | $57,737 | 65 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #11 | $56,797 | 120 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $56,272 | 31 | $20,500 | Good | $38,513 | High | |
| #13 | $55,673 | 44 | $27,000 | Good | $57,691 | High | |
| #14 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $52,854 | 50 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Challenging |
| #15 | $52,701 | 66 | $25,148 | Good | $99,784 | High | |
| #16 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $50,428 | 77 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | High |
| #17 | $49,561 | 40 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #18 | $48,961 | 57 | $21,000 | Good | $22,866 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $48,514 | 37 | $21,750 | Good | $37,130 | High |
| #20 | $47,874 | 67 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | High | |
| #21 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $47,255 | 49 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #22 | $43,953 | 103 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,716 | High | |
| #23 | $41,102 | 91 | $19,500 | Manageable | $34,511 | High | |
| #24 | University Of UtahPublic | $40,717 | 39 | $19,000 | Manageable | $18,886 | High |
| #25 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate | $40,484 | 65 | $26,960 | Challenging | $39,059 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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