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Architecture/Urban Planning at Portland State University

Architecture/Urban Planning at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Architecture/Urban Planning, take a look at what Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

Studying Online at Portland State University

Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Portland State University

Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Far Western (Region) #25 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #34 of 42
Best Value Nationwide #73 of 223
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #179 of 224

Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland 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 Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,296
2 years $50,345
3 years $54,565
4 years $64,363
5 years $70,069

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $64,363, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Portland State University stands at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates

Those who complete Architecture/Urban Planning program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Architecture/Urban Planning majors, 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

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