Architecture/Urban Planning at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Architecture/Urban Planning, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Many students take online classes at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Use these rankings to compare Washington University in St Louis’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 223 |
Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Those who finish Washington University in St Louis’s Architecture/Urban Planning program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,980 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $57,472 |
| 4 years | $64,003 |
| 5 years | $74,222 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Washington University in St Louis report median earnings of $64,003, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates
Students who finish Architecture/Urban Planning program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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