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Bachelor's63 grads tracked

Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation at University of Virginia

Ranked 1st of 2 bachelor's programs in Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$49,308
middle 50%: $36,043 – $60,738
Median · 5 years out
$65,282
middle 50%: $48,144 – $85,313
Median · 10 years out
$71,441
middle 50%: $48,487 – $81,941

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 University of Virginia's bachelor's program in Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation earn a median $49,308 one year after graduating, rising to $71,441 by year ten. Figures are based on 63 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
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,024 total interest

Same major at other universities

DePaul University
$51,789 · 5 yrs out

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$222,735 · 5 yrs out
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$222,735 · 5 yrs out
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$198,412 · 5 yrs out
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$187,481 · 5 yrs out
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$163,027 · 5 yrs out
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$162,877 · 5 yrs out
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$144,468 · 5 yrs out
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$144,468 · 5 yrs out
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$143,232 · 5 yrs out
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$134,161 · 5 yrs out
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$133,882 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$133,294 · 5 yrs out

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