Compare 33 Architectural Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $63,287. Top programs: $103,414+.
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 | $103,414 | 74 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $93,156 | 94 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Good | |
| #3 | Pratt Institute-MainPrivate | $84,447 | 123 | $26,000 | Excellent | $88,930 | High |
| #4 | $78,741 | 70 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Art Center College Of DesignPrivate | $77,401 | 22 | $31,000 | Excellent | $66,614 | High |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $76,367 | 119 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #7 | $73,075 | 41 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $71,914 | 76 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #9 | $71,240 | 22 | $22,095 | Excellent | $18,310 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $69,776 | 97 | $23,334 | Excellent | $39,731 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $69,456 | 68 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $68,760 | 52 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Manageable |
| #13 | University Of OregonPublic | $67,623 | 66 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | Challenging |
| #14 | $67,147 | 78 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Temple UniversityPublic | $66,518 | 61 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #16 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $64,133 | 29 | $22,500 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #17 | $64,052 | 67 | $25,148 | Good | $99,784 | High | |
| #18 | Andrews UniversityPrivate | $62,157 | 12 | $26,000 | Good | $27,219 | Challenging |
| #19 | $61,664 | 98 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #20 | $58,695 | 22 | $23,961 | Good | $36,863 | High | |
| #21 | $58,653 | 180 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $58,573 | 13 | $15,180 | Excellent | $16,789 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $57,928 | 78 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #24 | $56,797 | 129 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $55,673 | 34 | $27,000 | Good | $57,691 | 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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