Best colleges for Architecture in Pennsylvania
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the Pennsylvania programs in the federal field-of-study file, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus leads: its Architecture graduates earn a median $76,181 four years after finishing, against the field's $66,914 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $76,181 | +$9,267 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | $73,439 | +$6,525 |
| 3 | Drexel University | $72,915 | +$6,001 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Pennsylvania college is best for Architecture?
By graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — its Architecture bachelor's graduates earn a median $76,181 four years out, the highest of the 3 Pennsylvania programs in the federal file.
What do Architecture graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across the ranked Pennsylvania programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $72,915 to $76,181. The field's national median is $66,914.
Is a Architecture degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Architecture graduates earn $18,554/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.