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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

Graduates of Purdue University's bachelor's program in Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $71,462 one year after graduating, rising to $117,116 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $93,481 for this field, ranking 4th of 10 reporting programs.

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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