Architecture bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$76,613Median year-4 earnings

$27,500Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $28,000 federal debt$76,969 2University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $15,000 federal debt$76,679 3California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $27,500 federal debt$76,613 4Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego · Debt not reported$74,587 5Woodbury UniversityBurbank · $41,750 federal debt$67,517

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1031Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $103,520
Middle 50% wage range: $76,610–$133,960
State employment: 530
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $55,400–$178,950

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $210,280
Middle 50% wage range: $169,140–$251,890
State employment: 29,630
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $137,900–$296,130

17-1011Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

State median wage: $108,540
Middle 50% wage range: $85,990–$152,430
State employment: 13,270
Projected growth: +4.3%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $75,640–$171,160

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$76,969	$28,000
2	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$76,679	$15,000
3	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$76,613	$27,500
4	Newschool of Architecture and Design	San Diego	$74,587	Not available
5	Woodbury University	Burbank	$67,517	$41,750

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Architecture in California

What do Architecture bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $76,613 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,500 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.