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Bachelor's48 grads tracked

Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation at DePaul University

Ranked 2nd of 2 bachelor's programs in Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,317
middle 50%: $23,425 – $42,505
Median · 5 years out
$51,789
middle 50%: $32,272 – $70,012
Median · 10 years out
$64,930
middle 50%: $51,223 – $91,987

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of DePaul University's bachelor's program in Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation earn a median $31,317 one year after graduating, rising to $64,930 by year ten. Figures are based on 48 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.4 yrs
≈ $10,204 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Virginia
$65,282 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at DePaul University

Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$142,989 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,614 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$119,260 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$111,082 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$107,914 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$105,660 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$105,660 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's)
$100,747 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$98,926 · 5 yrs out

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