Bachelor's+4% vs national median285 grads tracked
Interior Architecture at Indiana University - Bloomington
Ranked 5th of 18 bachelor's programs in Interior Architecture by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$44,807
middle 50%: $36,631 – $54,420
Median · 5 years out
$64,085
middle 50%: $51,223 – $77,631
Median · 10 years out
$73,307
middle 50%: $54,757 – $104,829
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Interior Architecture (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Interior Architecture bachelor's students earn $45k in their first year. Mid-career earnings reach $64k, with 10-year medians at $73k.
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
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,507 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Texas at Arlington
$66,891 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$66,707 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$65,054 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$64,289 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$61,807 · 5 yrs out
University of New Haven
$61,737 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$61,356 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$58,609 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$57,001 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$53,673 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$51,129 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Indiana University - Bloomington
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$185,244 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$162,623 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$154,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$150,773 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$132,457 · 5 yrs out
Optometry (Doctorate)
$120,596 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$119,345 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$109,526 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$106,150 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$102,614 · 5 yrs out
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