Compare 11 Architectural Technology/Technician. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $55,825.
Architectural Technology/Technician programs produce graduates earning between $48,514 and $64,939—a $16K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 11 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Architectural Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $64,939, significantly above the regional average of $55,825. Cuny New York City College of Technology follows at $59,857, while Syracuse University reaches $58,622—proving that public institutions can deliver top outcomes in specialized fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny New York City College of Technology graduates borrow just $10,533 and face a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. UMass-Amherst offers similar value with a 7.4% burden, while Syracuse's 9.9% burden still rates as 'Good'—showing strong programs can remain affordable.
Highest program earnings: $64,939
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
3.9% payment burden | Excellent
7.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $64,939 | 119 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $59,857 | 76 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $58,622 | 98 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #4 | $58,247 | 93 | $23,334 | Good | $39,731 | High | |
| #5 | Pratt Institute-MainPrivate | $58,246 | 132 | $26,000 | Good | $88,930 | High |
| #6 | Temple UniversityPublic | $57,737 | 65 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #7 | $55,673 | 44 | $27,000 | Good | $57,691 | High | |
| #8 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $52,854 | 50 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Challenging |
| #9 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $50,428 | 77 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | High |
| #10 | $48,961 | 57 | $21,000 | Good | $22,866 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $48,514 | 37 | $21,750 | Good | $37,130 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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