Architecture bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$63,871Median year-4 earnings

$23,000Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $21,000 federal debt$76,808 2University of HoustonHouston · $26,250 federal debt$70,616 3Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $18,465 federal debt$64,643 4Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $21,699 federal debt$63,871 5Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View · $30,429 federal debt$62,540 6The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $23,535 federal debt$62,345 7The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · $23,000 federal debt$57,778

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $101,040
Middle 50% wage range: $79,110–$128,670
State employment: 770
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $61,550–$164,780

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $171,370
Middle 50% wage range: $144,340–$216,670
State employment: 19,030
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $120,460–$277,790

17-1011Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

State median wage: $94,490
Middle 50% wage range: $76,730–$121,670
State employment: 7,820
Projected growth: +4.3%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $60,730–$142,130

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$76,808	$21,000
2	University of Houston	Houston	$70,616	$26,250
3	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$64,643	$18,465
4	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	$63,871	$21,699
5	Prairie View A&M University	Prairie View	$62,540	$30,429
6	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$62,345	$23,535
7	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio	$57,778	$23,000

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 Texas

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,871 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Texas at Austin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.