Compare 17 Interior Architecture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,122. Top programs: $57,174+.
With top graduates earning $57,174, Interior Architecture stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $9K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Louisiana State University's Interior Architecture program leads with graduates earning $57,174, followed closely by The University of Texas at Arlington at $57,029. Against a national average of $48,122, these public programs demonstrate that strong outcomes don't require elite credentials—they require strong programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. California State University-Sacramento graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 6.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $57,174
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
6.0% payment burden | Excellent
12.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,174 | 35 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $57,029 | 10 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $56,590 | 11 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $56,048 | 18 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Challenging |
| #5 | $55,806 | 23 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $55,061 | 15 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #7 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $53,906 | 29 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #8 | $46,252 | 19 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #9 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $46,087 | 19 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #10 | $45,774 | 29 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #11 | $45,448 | 37 | $20,500 | Manageable | $30,610 | High | |
| #12 | $44,811 | 21 | $22,142 | Manageable | $25,567 | High | |
| #13 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $42,682 | 18 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,841 | High |
| #14 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $42,682 | 5 | $25,000 | Manageable | $27,867 | High |
| #15 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $40,441 | 14 | $24,000 | Challenging | $17,049 | High |
| #16 | $39,909 | 22 | $20,500 | Manageable | $13,859 | High | |
| #17 | Chatham UniversityPrivate | $32,382 | 16 | $23,250 | High | $31,699 | 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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