Architecture/Urban Planning at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Architecture/Urban Planning, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 224 |
Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Students who complete Western Kentucky University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,150 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 4 years | $59,662 |
| 5 years | $61,001 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $59,662, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Western Kentucky University stands at $26,823.
Best-Paid Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates
Graduates of the Architecture/Urban Planning program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. 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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