Compare 17 Interior Architecture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $56,828. Top programs: $69,657+.
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 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $69,657 | 13 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | Challenging |
| #2 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | $68,753 | 17 | $14,744 | Excellent | $32,255 | Manageable |
| #3 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $67,227 | 17 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #4 | $65,144 | 32 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $62,201 | 25 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $61,894 | 45 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $61,421 | 29 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $61,410 | 49 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Good | |
| #9 | $61,356 | 20 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $58,518 | 35 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $53,592 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #12 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $52,854 | 21 | $27,000 | Manageable | $54,414 | High |
| #13 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $52,693 | 11 | $24,000 | Good | $17,049 | Challenging |
| #14 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $50,266 | 12 | $26,186 | Manageable | $30,588 | High |
| #15 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $44,021 | 21 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #16 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $42,682 | 6 | $25,000 | Manageable | $27,867 | High |
| #17 | Chatham UniversityPrivate | $32,382 | 15 | $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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