Compare 8 Architectural Technology/Technician. programs in the West. Average earnings: $53,436.
Architectural Technology/Technician programs produce graduates earning between $40,484 and $98,992—a $58K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with graduates earning $98,992, nearly double the $53,436 regional average. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo follows at $58,653, while Washington State University rounds out the top three at $49,561—proving that program strength varies even among quality institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.15 means loans clear quickly while barely impacting post-graduation budgets.
Highest program earnings: $98,992
Strong outcomes with 85% 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 | $58,653 | 126 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $49,561 | 40 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #4 | $47,874 | 67 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | High | |
| #5 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $47,255 | 49 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #6 | $43,953 | 103 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,716 | High | |
| #7 | University Of UtahPublic | $40,717 | 39 | $19,000 | Manageable | $18,886 | High |
| #8 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate | $40,484 | 65 | $26,960 | Challenging | $39,059 | 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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