The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for an architectural engineering degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 11,191 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

33% above average compared to other degrees

$ 27,887 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

39% above average compared to other degrees

$ 46,640 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

44% above average compared to other degrees

What do architectural engineering graduates earn?

Architectural engineering students make an average of $87,139 per year after graduation. This is 30% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

15% of architectural engineering graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is low compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 87,139 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Top 86% of degrees

15%
% of people underpaid in 2019

23% below average compared to other degrees

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