Bachelor's0% vs national median2,082 grads tracked
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University
Ranked 4th of 10 bachelor's programs in Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$71,462
middle 50%: $60,032 – $82,998
Median · 5 years out
$93,481
middle 50%: $75,820 – $112,148
Median · 10 years out
$117,116
middle 50%: $88,784 – $149,843
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Purdue University ranks 4th among peers in Architectural Engineering Technologies. Graduates see median starting salaries of $71k and ten-year totals of $117k.
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
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,683 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$102,457 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$97,417 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$95,590 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$81,000 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Farmingdale
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$70,264 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$59,398 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Purdue University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out
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