Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Architecture/Urban Planning at Iowa State University

Architecture/Urban Planning at Iowa State University

If you are interested in studying Architecture/Urban Planning, consider the program at Iowa State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #97 of 224
Best Value Nationwide #120 of 223

Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Architecture/Urban Planning at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,642
2 years $44,162
3 years $52,379
4 years $60,011
5 years $66,578

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $60,011, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Architecture/Urban Planning earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Iowa State University stands at $29,250.

Best-Paid Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates

Those who complete Architecture/Urban Planning program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $116,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Historians $89,780
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Landscape Architects $88,491
Architectural and Civil Drafters $82,779
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $77,609
Urban and Regional Planners $66,890
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $66,757
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $61,167

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.